Really need help with fans/case cooling, clueless on this topic.

[sebastian869]

I need to find out which is the best way to go to setup a minimum of 4 fan controller setup and which technology type should I use.

Unfortunately I'm not well versed on this topic so I want to get a fractal design midi R2 case (http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/arc-series/arc-midi-r2) and it comes with a built in fan controller to control 3 fans so I need something from the ground up different and I was thinking of a fan controller since I have empty 5.25" slot. I just don’t know what technology is best and what controller one would recommend. I'll need a minimum of 3 140mm and one 120mm for now. Would something like the corsair commander mini (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/corsair-commander-mini) since I plan to get a corsair 100i cpu cooler and prob a PSU if the commander is a good solution. Are 4 pin fans better than 3 and any good reason to get them as they cost more and what's is advantage of PWN Thanks. Really need help on this one and really grateful for any input. Or is the best way to go to go with swiftechs splitter ( http://www.swiftech.com/8-WayPWMsplitter-sata.aspx)

P.S. this is what ive narrowed down so far to pick from.

NZXT SEN-MIX2 Sentry Mix 2 Fan Controller $30 slider up/down, 4 pin fan connector, 6 fans, 30 watts per fan ( 5 out of 5) PWN sized connectors
http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/129-sentry-mix-2-fan-control

1ST PC CORP. FC-FANATIC-B Lamptron 5.25" 5-channel fan controller, 60w/channel, High/Low/Off switch $35 (looks like switches on front) 5x 3 pin connector to (5 out of 5 on 14) fan and 1x 4 pin connector to power supply, High/Low/Off switch. (5 out of 5)
http://www.1stpccorp.com/fan_controller.html

AeroCool CoolTouch-E Black Touch control 4 fan speed controller w/ 7 changeable backlight colors LCD display $37 only 3 reviews
http://www.aerocool.us/peripheral/CoolTouch-E%20B.htm

NZXT Sentry Mesh Fan Controller w/ Five 30 watts Channels $25 slider up down,
http://store.nzxt.com/SENTRY-MESH-fan-controller-p/sen-mesh.htm

ZALMAN MFC1 Plus-B Black 6 Channel Multi Fan Controller $40 nob control, 6 fans (4 out of 5)
http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Search.php?search=MFC1

Corsair Commander Mini (Only sold on corsair site) $60
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/corsair-commander-mini

Sunbeam PL-RS-6 Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller 5.25" Bay 6 Channel 30W Fan Controller Panel (Black) $38(3 pin fans connects to mobo 4 pin controller) (4 out of 5 out of 45) http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=Sunbeam+PL-RS-6+Rheosmart+&N=-1&isNodeId=1

Gelid Solutions FC-LC-01 SpeedTouch6 Controller – 6 fan channels at 30 Watts each, 4pin (supports 3, 4 pin fans) $42 (4 out of 5)
http://www.aerocool.us/peripheral/cooltouch-e_review.html

Commander FX - 10 Port Fan Hub (Connector: 3-Pin x 10; SATA x 1) pretty cool
http://www.thermaltake.com/Cooler/Cooling_Accessory_/Others/C_00002391/Commander_FX_10_Port_Fan_Hub/design.htm

NZXT CB-LED10-WT Sleeved LED Kit - White, 1 m, controlled from a slot, MAYBE the corsair will connect $13
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812170028&cm_re=NZXT_CB-LED10-WT-_-12-170-028-_-Product

Sunbeamtech PL-RS-6 Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller with 30 watts per channel. (4.5 out of 5 on 60)
http://www.sunbeamtech.com/index.html

BitFenix Recon Fan Controller $40, max 10 watts per channel, 5 fans, touch screen (4 out of 5 out 45)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811997078

Was wondering if I should get 4 pin PWM or select speed manually fans or just generic 3 pin and I'm guessing 12v volt down for speed selection.

 

[zeyuanfu]

PWM is a bit better as it allows you to monitor fan speeds and stuff like that.
Out of all the fan controllers, I'd get the NZXT Sen-Mix2 or the Commander Mini.