New Fan Controller [ Fans getting out of control]
- Thread starter Snare
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GReeN_ORB
Persistent illusion
There are almost no fan controllers out there that will accommodate 8 fans. You could look at the Lamptron FC8 or the FanMax 8 channel, but I don't know of any places in SA that stock/supply them, so they'll be an import.
A better alternative is to get two four channel controllers (Deepcool makes some good looking ones).
A better alternative is to get two four channel controllers (Deepcool makes some good looking ones).
Snare
New member
I don't mind getting 2 4-channels; what would ya recommend?
GReeN_ORB
Persistent illusion
I see TitanIce actually has a decent selection of Lamptron controllers: http://titan-ice.co.za/drive-bay-accessories/fan-controllers/
Which of those you get is totally up to you, although I've seen the FC2 in action and it's a great fanspeed controller. Has enough voltage to control even high-power fans.
Which of those you get is totally up to you, although I've seen the FC2 in action and it's a great fanspeed controller. Has enough voltage to control even high-power fans.
Inn3rs3lf
New member
Would look kinda dopey though.
GReeN_ORB
Persistent illusion
Prft. It would be like the PC-equivalent of the throttles on a 747. Or something.
And yeah, I know Lamptron make an 8-channel FC - I mentioned it in my very first post - just no stock of it in SA
Glordit
Neo Zeon
How about this? http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_31&products_id=10531 Out of sight out of mind + it's PWM so your PC will decide what speeds to run them at.
Snare
New member
I thought about that as well. But would be kinda cool to have displays and all.
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Prft. It would be like the PC-equivalent of the throttles on a 747. Or something.
And yeah, I know Lamptron make an 8-channel FC - I mentioned it in my very first post - just no stock of it in SA
MAAAN that would look cool as hell. Maybe even have a plan takeoff sound as my startup sounds
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So you would highly recommend it?
GReeN_ORB
Persistent illusion
Ike_009
Assassin of Accountants
Easily, you can also just pair fans since it has support for 6 channels but 2 120s should be fine.
Ike_009
Assassin of Accountants
I meant 2 fans in one channel (ie pair the 2 intakes to one connection).
Depending on your PC though 2 fans is barely passing IMO, I have 6 fans in mine
Snare
New member
That ship has looooong since sailed
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Yeah I will roger that and do so.
Glordit
Neo Zeon
*Off topic
Depends on your cases airflow, a smaller case with a lot of components cramped together I would recommend more fans. If it is an spacious chassis, with components well spaced apart 2 - 3 120/140mm fans will do wonders.
Ike_009
Assassin of Accountants
True but if we also go back on topic, more fans+fan controller= lower fan speeds and less noise with plenty of air flow. But as with fans and cooling (like you said) it depends on your case, hardware and airflow stats at the end of the day, there is no silver bullet.