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fan controller - which one?

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by conradguerrero, Dec 9, 2002.

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  1. conradguerrero Newcomer, in training

    I just bought a vantec tornado 80mm fan ...
    it's very LOUD and right now I don't need so much air movement.

    Vantec has a 'Nexus' brand fan controller on their web site. Can anyone recommend a good Fan Controller?

    :confused:
    conradguerrero, Dec 9, 2002
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  2. Vehementi TechSpot Paladin

    Any baybus will work great, and you can adjust the speed just by flipping around a switch in a spare 5.25" bay. Go to your favorite online computer retailer and search for 'baybus'.

    If you have an ASUS system board, an iPanel would work great.
    Vehementi, Dec 9, 2002
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  3. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    The main thing to remember is that RPM is not directly proportional to CFM, this means that the speed to airflow ratio is not a linear curve. Decreasing the fan speed a little will decrease airflow a lot more than you might expect. The curve is gradual at first, then drops greatly. Using a baybus is a very good idea because it will allow you to monitor the temps that are affected by the fan(s) you are controlling. If you just use a controller without monitoring, then you run the risk of overheating components.
    StormBringer, Dec 9, 2002
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  4. conradguerrero Newcomer, in training

    This thread develops here.
    conradguerrero, Dec 10, 2002
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