mCubed T-Balancer: The Ultimate Fan Controller

mCubed offers a multiple fan control system called the T-Balancer which is sophisticated enough for even the most demanding users. The T-Balancer is a small microprocessor-controlled external hardware unit that can reside inside the PC and connects via USB. Control is via Windows-based software. We have had a model in the lab for weeks; in lieu of a full review, here’s a quick preview. The feature set is so rich that only a few key elements can be touched on here:

• 4 separate configurable fan output channels, each with independent tach signal output to mainboard
• Accurate speed control in manual or automatic mode via editable response curves
• Fans can be slowed to an absolute speed minimum of 2% depending on model
• Adaptive PWM allows adjustment of frequency for every fan model, with analog smoothing and filtering for quiet smooth operation
• Definable hysteresis allow smooth operation even at steep response curves, no "up and down"
• 0 rpm possible: if temperature rises, the controller speeds up the fan according to the response curve
• Up to 8 temperature sensors

mCubed offers a multiple fan control system called the T-Balancer which is sophisticated enough for even the most demanding users. The T-Balancer is a small microprocessor-controlled external hardware unit that can reside inside the PC and connects via USB. Control is via Windows-based software. We have had a model in the lab for weeks; in lieu of a full review, here’s a quick preview. The feature set is so rich that only a few key elements can be touched on here:

• 4 separate configurable fan output channels, each with independent tach signal output to mainboard
• Accurate speed control in manual or automatic mode via editable response curves
• Fans can be slowed to an absolute speed minimum of 2% depending on model
• Adaptive PWM allows adjustment of frequency for every fan model, with analog smoothing and filtering for quiet smooth operation
• Definable hysteresis allow smooth operation even at steep response curves, no "up and down"
• 0 rpm possible: if temperature rises, the controller speeds up the fan according to the response curve
• Up to 8 temperature sensors