please recommend a fan controller

pitch · Post by **pitch** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:32 am

hi,

looking for a fan controller to fit in a slk3000b case, i have a zalman at the moment which doesnt seem to want to adjust the fans.

only few things, looking to control 4 3 pin fans, from 0v-12v, manual control no need for led/lcd display being as it will be behind a door.

thanks, mark........

nicov · Post by **nicov** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:28 am

http://www.mcubed-tech.com/eng/produkt_ ... rkmale.htm

DG · Post by DG » Wed Jul 06, 2005 3:02 am

Sunbeam Rheobus: http://www.thetechlounge.com/review.php ... am_rheobus

Btw, you can remove the leds, if you want to, but i find them useful because it shows me where the 7v limit is (it turns from red to blue).

ps: and yes, it fits behind the 3000B door.

pss: it isn't a PWN device, it doesn't get hot (or even warm for that matter) and makes no noise...

pitch · Post by **pitch** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:30 am

DG wrote:Sunbeam Rheobus: http://www.thetechlounge.com/review.php ... am_rheobus

Btw, you can remove the leds, if you want to, but i find them useful because it shows me where the 7v limit is (it turns from red to blue).

ps: and yes, it fits behind the 3000B door.
pss: it isn't a PWN device, it doesn't get hot (or even warm for that matter) and makes no noise...

like the look of that, anybody any ideas if there sold in the uk, im googling as i type this without much success.

T-balancer seems a bit dear for what i want to be honest, but thanks for posting the info.

cheers, mark........

aowen512 · Post by **aowen512** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 6:06 pm

aerogate 3

http://www.svc.com/ald-v03-uk-19.html

0-12v, 4 fans with temps, lcd, no knobs!! so it will fit
only 14.99 at svc and also handles 18w per channel

gr8r-x · Post by **gr8r-x** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:05 pm

I'm in a similar boat right now, looking for a fan controller to fit an Antec 3700-AMB.. I've got a crappy thermaltake one, 2 knobs, and I had to cut them down to make them fit.

The main concern as well as knob depth (hehe) is the bracket support. The 3700 only allows you to screw in one side of the bay, so if it doesn't have any rear support (such as the Aerogate mentioned), it won't fit in very well.

Does anyone else have any suggestions and experiences with fan controllers and the 3x00 series Antec cases?

liquid_celica · Post by **liquid_celica** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:19 pm

I recommend Vantec: NXP-205-SL Nexus 3.5'' Silver Fan Controller.

Don't be fooled by the vantec brand. It's good. They have a 5.25" bay version that runs for a little more. There's a black version as well. The control knobs are backlit by a blue LED. Simple and clean...and works very well.

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/374525 ... IN_RSLT_PG

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/383607 ... IN_RSLT_PG

gr8r-x · Post by **gr8r-x** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:28 pm

liquid_celica wrote:I recommend Vantec: NXP-205-SL Nexus 3.5'' Silver Fan Controller.

Here's the part I don't get; the 205 (3.5" version) has a long support piece out the back, but the 201 (5.25" version) doesn't. Damn them.

I like the look of the 201, but I don't think it'd stay in place on the 3700 without bolting on to the other side.... Might have to remove those rivets.

pitch · Post by **pitch** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:46 am

lo gr8r-x, i have the same problem with the 3000, if it doesnt have the extension just attaching the small front foot print to the drive rail things in the 3000 dont work, it doesnt seem to make the rails rigid enough to grip and hold into place

i really do like the sunbeams but no success locating them over here in the uk as yet

mark...........