Fan Controller Sensor Placement

Billy 2 Sips · 19 Aug 2006 at 00:30

Ok just moved my current pc into my new Akasa Eclipse case and all went well. Great case by the way, helped with my cooling.........but christ it's big :eek:

I also got the Akasa AK Fan Controller Pro, looking cool with the blue backlight :cool:

My problem is though that I'm not too sure of the best place to postion the temp sensors that came with it. Not worried about the hdd one........really would just like to know how best to postion the Power/CPU/Case temp sensors?

Cheers

Billy

Billy 2 Sips · 19 Aug 2006 at 12:57

Anybody help me out?

DaveMac · 19 Aug 2006 at 13:23

CPU sensor should go on the side of the IHS or as near to the core as possible if IHS-less, be sure it doesn't go on the heatsink contact surface.

Power sensor seems pointless but I'd probably tape it to the side casing or insert it just inside the casing through an air vent out of the fan airflow area. Be very careful not to touch any of the internal components as these can kill.

Case sensor can go anywhere depends on what you want to monitor, pockets of warm air usually collect in the opposite corners to the fans, ie top front and bottom rear.

HDD sensor should be attached to the side of the HDD with the mounting screws.

Billy 2 Sips · 19 Aug 2006 at 13:46

Nice one mate...cheers for that much appreciated.