Controlling fans

rexehuk

rexehuk

rexehuk

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Just a quick question for some of you who might of been in the same situation!

I am installing gear tomorrow into a VA8000BWS and replacing the case fans with new ones, while keeping them for additional air flow within the case.

This gives me a total of 6 fans (3x120mm / 3x92mm), would you suggest getting a fan controller unit for my 5.25 bay, or can I control all of these fans (including my GPUS) via software?

Any help would be appreciated :)
 
I found that using software (speedfan) I could only control half my fans, not really too sure why. Others may have had more luck though.

As for using a 5.25 bay controller, I'd recommend getting a Zalman ZM-MFC1 controller. It can be found for just over £20 with a bit of shopping around and is great! Im using one and can quieten my fans right down during films, or ramp them up for benchmarks and such
 
Ducky Spud said:
I found that using software (speedfan) I could only control half my fans, not really too sure why. Others may have had more luck though.

As for using a 5.25 bay controller, I'd recommend getting a Zalman ZM-MFC1 controller. It can be found for just over £20 with a bit of shopping around and is great! Im using one and can quieten my fans right down during films, or ramp them up for benchmarks and such
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Exact one I was looking at :)

Was also having a peek at this - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BB-003-SY&groupid=701&catid=1428&subcat=1429

Which one would you go for?
 
Ducky Spud said:
I found that using software (speedfan) I could only control half my fans, not really too sure why. Others may have had more luck though.

As for using a 5.25 bay controller, I'd recommend getting a Zalman ZM-MFC1 controller. It can be found for just over £20 with a bit of shopping around and is great! Im using one and can quieten my fans right down during films, or ramp them up for benchmarks and such
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BB-002-ZA&groupid=701&catid=1428&subcat=1429
get the sliver 10 pounds cheaper and in stock.
 
Haha, same for me. I'd never really complain about OCUK, but thats one slightly annoying thing, the black versions another £10. But yea, can get it for less elsewhere (sorry OCUK :( )

I'd go for the Zalman (well I did!). Used to love the Kaze-Master but now have a Lian li case and trying to keep it looking quite simple and tidy, didnt really want a display in the front. Its personal choice really, the Kaze-Master has some better features (such as showing temps and rpms on the front, and being able to turn the fans right off) but the Zalman is a cleaner looking one, and can control more fans easier (would need splitter cables for more than 4 fans with the kaze)
 
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