I need to fan controller that can monitor and control 4 or 5 case fans plus a the CPU fan.
I've browsed quite a bit but haven't been able to find anything able to do more than 4 fans.
It's for a file server that will be behind closed doors, so the fan controller must be the fancy kind that gives the fans more juice so they can spin up if it gets to warm. Fancy readouts are less important, but I would like to be able to see (either physically on a display or via software) the temperature of each of the 5/6 thermal "thingies".
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Tomas
Fan controller for 5 or 6 fans?
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I had been looking at the MFC-1, but it doesn't seem to give an indication of temperatures.n00btard wrote:Zalman MFC-1 does 4 fans via adjustable knobs, 2 fans via 5V/12V/off switch.
Ideally I'd like the controller to show me how warm it is at several spots in the case AND spin the fans up/down as necessary
hmmm, hard to find sth that will handle so many fans AND report the temps
maybe look at that thingie
http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Accessories/Other.htm
you'll need 2 of them, but first you'll need 2 3,5 bays - but in a server case that should not be a problem
those things are only automatic afaik
akasa makes lots of controllers but none of them, to my nollij, handles more than 4 fans
maybe look at that thingie
http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Accessories/Other.htm
you'll need 2 of them, but first you'll need 2 3,5 bays - but in a server case that should not be a problem
those things are only automatic afaik
akasa makes lots of controllers but none of them, to my nollij, handles more than 4 fans
Re: Fan controller for 5 or 6 fans?
T-Balancer or the BigNG seems to fit your need. Though either one of them has only 4 fan connectors, you can easily combine 2 fans to one connector e.g. combining the exhaust fans. Or if you prefer 1 fan/connector, then buy one of the main unit plus a FanAmp or a MiniNG. You can build fan curve for each channel the way that suits your need. And it gives you more than enough thermal "thingies".sunnyUK wrote:...It's for a file server that will be behind closed doors, so the fan controller must be the fancy kind that gives the fans more juice so they can spin up if it gets to warm. Fancy readouts are less important, but I would like to be able to see (either physically on a display or via software) the temperature of each of the 5/6 thermal "thingies"....
Possible downside is it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it.
DigitalDoc5+ thermal sensor (8 fans+8 temperature settings)
Maybe you should take a look at DigitalDoc5+
I use DigitalDoc5+ in 3 of my systems. It is capable of monitoring up to eight temperature settings and control up to eight fans.
http://www.directron.com/digitaldoc5.html#caption
I use DigitalDoc5+ in 3 of my systems. It is capable of monitoring up to eight temperature settings and control up to eight fans.
http://www.directron.com/digitaldoc5.html#caption
Thank you SO much for the replies. That's great suggestions.
from reading the websites about the recommended solutions, I think the T-balancer BigNG is the one that best fits the bill, particularly since it can measure so many different spots. I think that would give me the safety that I'm looking for.
The DigitalDoc5+ seems to "only" be able to switch fans on or off - I like the BigNG being able to adjust the speed in steps. Although, it has to be set it has a very competitive price!
Love the look at the Aquaero, but seems that it's expensive because it's meant for controlling water cooling. That would actually be fun to try out as well at some point. So maybe buy it now so that I have the controller for water cooling at a later stage.
Choices, choices... argh, cannot make up mind! *lol*
from reading the websites about the recommended solutions, I think the T-balancer BigNG is the one that best fits the bill, particularly since it can measure so many different spots. I think that would give me the safety that I'm looking for.
The DigitalDoc5+ seems to "only" be able to switch fans on or off - I like the BigNG being able to adjust the speed in steps. Although, it has to be set it has a very competitive price!
Love the look at the Aquaero, but seems that it's expensive because it's meant for controlling water cooling. That would actually be fun to try out as well at some point. So maybe buy it now so that I have the controller for water cooling at a later stage.
Choices, choices... argh, cannot make up mind! *lol*