Fan controller advice

passey89 · 16 Aug 2019 at 08:05

I have an nzxt h200 and need some help with a fan controller.

Gpu is watercooled as the case is small and airflow isnt great.

Here is the problem, being mini-itx i i only have 2 fan headers 1 cpu 1 system.

At the moment i have a fan hub off the system controlling pump, and all other fans.

I need a controller that can change the speed of each individual fan.

I tried the nzxt smart fan controller but my pc wouldnt recognise it at all. Gave up messing with it amd sent it back. And advice on a better one?

Thanks

LuckyBenski · 16 Aug 2019 at 08:42

I'm sure there are simpler solutions but you could look into the Aquaero series. Designed for water cooled systems. Loads of features, loads of control and it can be automated so will keep working even if the PC crashes. 5 LT is the simplest model at the moment I think:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aqua-computer-aquaero-5-lt-usb-fan-controller-wc-011-aq.html

ttaskmaster · 16 Aug 2019 at 11:09

doyll · 16 Aug 2019 at 13:49

Well, the best controllers are Aquacomputer aquaero 5 and aquaero 6, but they are not cheap ranging from £50-170.00. All of 5 series have same internals except LT which does not have optional heat spreader for variable voltage. All 6 series have same internal components with only 5.25" face, remote control, etc. being different. 6 is newer, has more PWM control channels and digital variable voltage (so no heat build-up at lower speeds). The LT models are lowest priced, but as they have same functions as others I think are the better choice. Difference is no 5.25" face to look (but not much good as a control panel because aquaeros' do so much it's easier to setup fan curves using monitor, keyboard and mouse.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/search?sSearch=aquaero

Also, they have a gazillion accessories to use with them, from temperature probes to coolant flow rate.