fan controller

Wing-Man · 16 May 2023 at 12:05

My motherboard doesn't provide a stable PWM signal and i can hear my fans going up and down a little all the time. its the same for my water pump.
i want a fan controller that will run 6 p12 Max's at a fixed low RPM

what's the best option that doesn't cost the earth

doyll · 16 May 2023 at 16:11

Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 LT USB "B Grade" £59.99 is best way to go in my opinion.
(can't do link to "B Grade")

Aqua Computer QUADRO (pre-order) £39.95 is very good option but not available at this time.

Aqua Computer QUADRO PWM Fan Controller

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Aqua Computer OCTO (pre-order) £53.99 also very good option but not available at this time.

Aqua Computer OCTO Fan Controller for PWM 8 Fans

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Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 LT USB £119.99

Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 LT USB Fan Controller

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All Aqua Computer controllers use Aquasuite software, a very good low CPU use software that works very well.

Jay85 · 16 May 2023 at 16:27

doyll said:
Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 LT USB "B Grade" £59.99 is best way to go in my opinion.
(can't do link to "B Grade")

Aqua Computer QUADRO (pre-order) £39.95 is very good option but not available at this time.

Aqua Computer QUADRO PWM Fan Controller

Order Aqua Computer QUADRO PWM Fan Controller now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Aqua Computer OCTO (pre-order) £53.99 also very good option but not available at this time.

Aqua Computer OCTO Fan Controller for PWM 8 Fans

Order Aqua Computer OCTO Fan Controller for PWM 8 Fans now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 LT USB £119.99

Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 LT USB Fan Controller

Order Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 LT USB Fan Controller now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

All Aqua Computer controllers use Aquasuite software, a very good low CPU use software that works very well.

Would second this, i use it on my system and i don't think i'll use any onboard management ever again.

The fine tuning and control is phenomenal. I have the Farbwerk 360 for my RGB as well so its all controlled harmoniously and i can configure the rgb to work with the temps to give me indication of how hot the system is. Not to mention the watercooling control with it too, there's thousands and thousands of combinations that can be achieved using the playground function and creating complex formulas.

doyll · 16 May 2023 at 17:05

Reasons I suggested Aquaero 6 LT USB "B Grade" £59.99 is it's available right now and does everything Aquaero 6 Pro costing £169.99 does for £100 less money .. and it's available right while lower priced Octo and Quadro options are currently back ordered.

Wing-Man · 16 May 2023 at 19:07

I’m assuming it’s soft wear controlled?
I’m at work till ten then when I get back I’ll have a proper look at them

VersionMonkey · 16 May 2023 at 19:29

Wing-Man said:
I’m assuming it’s soft wear controlled?

Aquasuite is used to configure them, but they are capable of running autonomously.

In the case of the Quadro and Octo fan curves based on sensors connected directly to the controller are handled entirely on the controller. In addition the Aquaero can run curves based on simple derived values (for example, a delta between two temperature sensors) without software running.

Curves based off motherboard or other values (e.g. CPU temp) need the aquasuite service running. As do more sophisticated derived sensor values (for example, you can use the aquasuite software to create a "smoothed" software temperature sensor based on the CPU temp that reduces short term peaks that may cause fans to repeatedly spin up and down).

You should also be aware that you get a limited time for upgrades to the aquasuite software with the hardware, and that after that time you would need to pay to get further software upgrades. However, nothing stops working if you don't pay; you just don't get any new features.

Oh and I would also recommend them, they are really good controllers.

Wing-Man · 16 May 2023 at 23:25

Thank guys, watched a few videos and i have picked up a QUADRO, as i literally need it to run 6 fans and it looks like a really good piece of kit

Mcthommo · 17 May 2023 at 19:43

Deffo go with Aqua computer- I water cooled for years using them and still using my Octo for fans on an air only build

Wing-Man · 22 May 2023 at 22:25

As any one ever had a problem with the device not been picked up by the pc / software.
in system manager it show up as a unidentified USB device. the aqua software wont install because no device is detected.

ive done a google and can find anything that helps.
im assuming there must be a usb driver? but again cant find anything

Mcnumpty2323 · 23 May 2023 at 09:10

Try a different usb header
The manual says something about if device isn't detected
You can install older version of the software
From before it was licensed
Do you get that option?

Most likely though its a windows issue
Try updating motherboard drivers/chipset/usb

Failing that test on a windows bootable PE
Think it also works on Linux so possibly test on Ubuntu live usb
Though you may need to fetch driver with cmd
Those are only to test if its actually working
Just to try to confirm it works and is some windows issue

Least likely
Is firmware update
Had to do that with my lian li controller
Was showing as unidentified device
And nothing I tried would fix it

Wing-Man · 23 May 2023 at 09:14

I have tried different headers it’s the same. The status LED dose what it should when system is power cycled.

I’ll try to find older software to see if that works.

I can’t seem to find any support around this type of problem that not for windows 10 or 7

Mcnumpty2323 · 23 May 2023 at 09:28

Other options
In device manager uninstall usb controllers
One at a time
Then scan for hardware changes after each one
Though if you uninstall the one your mouse uses
You'll be forced to press the restart button

Check windows update
Look in optional updates section
See if there's anything in there

doyll · 26 May 2023 at 19:04

Did you get it sorted? Sorry, I can't offer any advice as never had any issues.
Please let us know how it all works out.

Wing-Man · 26 May 2023 at 19:47

doyll said:
Did you get it sorted? Sorry, I can't offer any advice as never had any issues.
Please let us know how it all works out.

No but I did try plugging it into my sons pc and it was the same. I called the shop and they offered an exchange.

I’ll report back in about a week

LuckyBenski · 27 May 2023 at 09:41

Just to confirm, were you supplying 12V power to the board as well? I don't think these are detected/update just with USB power.

Wing-Man · 27 May 2023 at 09:42

Yes it was all plugged in. It’s had 2 fans plugged in and they worked just at 100%z

doyll · 27 May 2023 at 14:29

Thanks for reply.

Very curious what problem is. Hopefully it's defective and replacement will solve problems
.

Wing-Man · 27 May 2023 at 16:10

doyll said:
Thanks for reply.

Very curious what problem is. Hopefully it's defective and replacement will solve problems
.

I ones had a grid+ and that was the same that’s was x79, but nzxt released a usb driver so I thought that was the same. But nothing just nothing so I’m hoping it was a

Meddling-Monk · 27 May 2023 at 22:39

I've had similar issues to this in the past; but with the Octo instead (on the X79 motherboard) but not the Quadro (which had zero issues on the Z77 and X79 motherboards). Never was able to track down the exact issue, but was fortunate enough to be able to use another machine (going from X79 to Z77) to get its firmware updated and then the software installed and the controller setup (configured) before moving it into the system I wanted it in and reinstalling the software there.

There's no easy way to solve it unfortunately when you run into this issue. If in exchange/return period, that is definitely going to be your best option. As if it doesn't play well (or at all) with any USB connection, the device is as good as an expensive paper weight (and you have no papers to hold down with).

Once up and running, it's definitely an excellent piece of kit; the issue is the unknown of whether it's compatible with your existing system(s) USB connections and if you're REALLY unlucky, it could not work with any of them.