Looking for a fan controller thats happy with PWM fans

sypher365 · 11 Oct 2010 at 13:08

Can anyone recomend a decent fan controlled that is happy with PWM/4pin headers for use with Akasa AK-FN059 120mm Ultra Quiet Viper Cool Fans.

have been looking at

lamptron fc5 v2 5.25" bay fan controller - black

or

lamptron fc6 5.25" bay fan controller - black

from what i can see on the manufactures sites they should be fine but have also been looking at the Scythe Kaze Master Pro anyone had any experience of any of these or can offer a better solution?

bigjimmyauk · 11 Oct 2010 at 13:47

any fan controller should be happy with them

do u want to manually adjust it or have the controller itself automatically adjust the speed according to temperature

Greboth · 11 Oct 2010 at 14:37

I have a viper plugged in a scythe master and works no problem. I think the master is only 4 fans but the pro is 6 so can't see there would be any difference. I have no experience with the Lamptron ones though.

sypher365 · 11 Oct 2010 at 16:31

bigjimmyauk said:
any fan controller should be happy with them

do u want to manually adjust it or have the controller itself automatically adjust the speed according to temperature

Don't mind manually controlling them but the automatic feature would be nice if the system is under load and I'm not paying attention to system temps or not in the same room, but I presume with most of these you can set the alarm to warn.

theron · 12 Oct 2010 at 19:35

scythe kaze server, 4pin cables and plugs, automatic and manual feature, plus look very nice.

datalol-jack · 12 Oct 2010 at 19:41

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BB-001-NX&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=189

If this really can do 10W per each of its five channels, it is a bargain, and has an automatic feature to boot. Lamptrons are alright and can drive some heavy duty fans at 45W per channel max, they also drive the most fans out of the suggested options here.

welshdragon · 12 Oct 2010 at 20:10

I'm in the same boat, been looking at the Lamptron FC5 V2, only due to the range of backlight colours and ability to display voltages instead of temps. I have 3 3 pin fans tho.

Exsurgo · 12 Oct 2010 at 20:31

NZXT Sentry 2 LCD Touch Screen Fan Controller is a really nice fan controller. The only fans I had that it would not do were my 2x San Ace 2500rpm fans, which it would only run at 100% or 0.

Greebo · 12 Oct 2010 at 21:23

datalol-jack said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BB-001-NX&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=189

If this really can do 10W per each of its five channels, it is a bargain, and has an automatic feature to boot. Lamptrons are alright and can drive some heavy duty fans at 45W per channel max, they also drive the most fans out of the suggested options here.

I have this but I have a problem with it. Although it does seem the drive 10W fans it makes my San Ace fans sound awful with lots of "clicking" noises. On my Asaka fan controller the sames fans are smooth and quiet, on this controller they lasted 10 minutes before I swapped all my fans over.

Greboth · 12 Oct 2010 at 22:15

OP - How many fans are you looking at contolling with the fan controller? as it effects your choice of controller.