5400rpm fan controller

RichardH754 · 21 Dec 2011 at 16:59

Whats the cheapest fan controller I can use with a gentel typhoon 5400rpm fan?

Could it be connected to the MB at a push??

Tealc · 21 Dec 2011 at 17:14

2.69A starting current and 1.1A running current suggests that it'll melt your motherboard if you do try and hook it up to the fan header.

You'll need a fan controller that can cope with that starting current really but you'd probably find one rated at over 15W per channel could probably cope.

Andrew Moore · 21 Dec 2011 at 17:17

None really.

Its a Molex connector so you will have to make a convertor for it to be able to get it to work.

setter · 21 Dec 2011 at 17:20

Some of the Lamptron controllers are great for high powered fans. 20-30w per channel depending on model.

Frozennova · 21 Dec 2011 at 17:25

The LAMPTRON FC2 will handle 45w per channel so will be perfectly fine for 5400rpm Gentle Typhoons

pgi947 · 21 Dec 2011 at 17:28

Still can't believe you are getting one of these

Just to put the noise in to context, I work with some drilling equipment that is only a shade louder (according to db(A) rating) than these fans. Hell even the 180mm fans on welding inverters are only something in the region of 45db(A).

You may want to measure the overall noise of your system once its in, afaik hearing protection must be worn over 85db(A)

setter · 21 Dec 2011 at 17:30

I can remember Pneumonics insane aircooled 4ghz q6600 rig. Cooled with delta fans, it sounded like an industrial turbine.

EDIT: Thread here.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17888722&highlight=q6600,+4ghz+username_Pneumonic

RichardH754 · 21 Dec 2011 at 17:50

I have to admit, the noise is killing my ears!

But the 480s are not even getting into 70c!!
Even after 1 hour on BF3!

setter · 21 Dec 2011 at 17:54

Are you using this to provide air flow for the gpu's?

pgi947 · 21 Dec 2011 at 18:13

setter said:
I can remember Pneumonics insane aircooled 4ghz q6600 rig. Cooled with delta fans, it sounded like an industrial turbine.

EDIT: Thread here.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17888722&highlight=q6600,+4ghz+username_Pneumonic

Was an interesting read

RichardH754 · 21 Dec 2011 at 20:33

Yes, for the GPUs

setter · 21 Dec 2011 at 22:52

Ive done similair with my 470's, albeit with a normal 120mm fan. Now using an antec spotcool behind them. 70c max in game with custom gpu fan profile.

RichardH754 · 22 Dec 2011 at 10:28

Yes, im using a custom fan profile too.

The noise is starting to get to me though!

RichardH754 · 23 Dec 2011 at 05:01

Manage to put a fan controller on it, peace again!

(apart from 480s)