Fan Controllers...


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So, I've been looking at a lot of different "custom" PC builds, on various forums. I've noticed a lot of them have touch display fan controllers.

Is something like this;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811992004

 

 

Really worth it? I mean, my rigs going to roll water cooling, but that's CPU/GFX only. Should I buy something like this for case fans? Seems kinda dumb, but I thought I'd ask the people who have better answers than other forums did.

 

Plus, The BudMan Index of Information is here. :p

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It really depends on how concerned you are about fan noise. I use a Lamptron 4-channel fan controller in my PC because I like it to be whisper quiet unless I'm gaming, but a fan controller isn't usually a necessary item for most PC setups. Be sure to do your research before you buy, as a lot of controllers don't seem to be very well built and may fail prematurely. My lamptron is working great so far. My Lian-li fan controller wasn't great and started to fail after a couple years. 

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It really depends on how concerned you are about fan noise. I use a Lamptron 4-channel fan controller in my PC because I like it to be whisper quiet unless I'm gaming, but a fan controller isn't usually a necessary item for most PC setups. Be sure to do your research before you buy, as a lot of controllers don't seem to be very well built and may fail prematurely. My lamptron is working great so far. My Lian-li fan controller wasn't great and started to fail after a couple years. 

 

Hmm.. My PSU has a Fan Controller built into it, but it controls all of them at the same time. I think I'll investigate more, and grab one. Can't hurt to make somethin' purdy lookin' either.

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I wouldn't waste money on one, at the heaviest loads my system is still what would be called quiet, not sure why some are so obsessed by a db or two of sound, unless their hardware is not connected correctly and rattles, and then no fan controller will do any good 

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