Lian Li Temp & Fan Controller or Other!!

Kendo Nagasaki · 19 Jul 2007 at 21:13

I've been looking to get a fan controller for a Lian-Li PC7 and spotted the Lian-Li TR-3B as it matches the case and looks the part.

http://www.lian-li.com/product/product06.php?pr_index=92&cl_index=2&sc_index=10&ss_index=46&type=b

I was wondering whether anyone had used one of these before and if they control fan speeds or just monitor the system!

Basically i'm looking for something that can control and monitor fans within my system but also looks the part and fits in with Lian-Li styling.

So, is this the right choice or are there better options out there?

chaparral · 19 Jul 2007 at 23:40

There not very good...as it can only auto control the fan speeds as temp increases or decreases.....

You cannot set the fans speeds with it,to what you want...

Nick1881 · 20 Jul 2007 at 12:50

Look for a rheostat sunbeam, looks pretty good and it would be easy to mod a spare lian li drive bay cover to make it match perfectly.

artaxerxes · 20 Jul 2007 at 13:43

I've just ordered a TR3 from the States, even with postage it's cheaper than the UK!

As noted it is a fire and forget device, it does two case fans and the CPU. It has preset temps which result in preset voltages for the fans it controls. There is no chance to set it yourself. That is ideal for me... my Lian Li needs to auto quieten when it is cool and ramp up when it is hot.

I was tempted by the Sunbeam modded Lian Li blanking plate with 4 rheostats, but it was significantly more pricey. Of course doing it yourself would be much cheaper, you have the blanking plate already.

Kendo Nagasaki · 20 Jul 2007 at 14:02

Thanks for the reply guys.

I saw the Sunbeam Rheobus mod that has been mentioned and it does seem to do the trick as well as looking good with the modded faceplate.

Would it be overkill to use both, i.e. the Lian-Li to monitor and the Sunbeam to adjust?

artaxerxes · 21 Jul 2007 at 15:17

I don't think the two devices would be compatible over the same fans? However if you have more than 4 fans to control then it would make some sense (2 + CPU for the TR3, 4 from the Sunbeam).

If you are willing to wait I'll mini review the TR3 next week when it arrives.

Kendo Nagasaki · 22 Jul 2007 at 16:49

Thanks for that artaxerxes, i'll look forward to your review

artaxerxes · 22 Jul 2007 at 18:23

http://www.caseclosed.co.uk/article_review_citrusc_lianli_tr3lcdfancontroller.htm

This is the only review I found before purchase.

Kendo Nagasaki · 22 Jul 2007 at 18:48

Thanks for the link, its a good and comprehensive review - its good to see that it gets a gold award and is highly recommended.

With all those extra wires i wonder if it might be worthwhile 'braiding' them!