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Homemade fan controller

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by dustin_ds3000, Mar 15, 2010.

  1. dustin_ds3000 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,097

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    will this work
    dustin_ds3000, Mar 15, 2010
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  2. vnf4ultra TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,195

    The jumper would allow you to switch between running at 5v or 12v, if I understand the diagram right. :)
    vnf4ultra, Mar 15, 2010
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  3. dustin_ds3000 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,097

    yes thats right
    dustin_ds3000, Mar 15, 2010
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  4. EXCellR8 The Conservative Posts: 2,273

    it should work, i did something similar with my shop computer...
    EXCellR8, Mar 16, 2010
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  5. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,946   +355

    These Rosewills are pretty spiffy; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200028 That is when they're in stock, and you tag them onto another order, due to the shipping cost for one. Although, the controllers do eat up PCI expansion slots. The controllers are active amplifiers, not just variable resistors. You can get 80mm too.

    Oh, and blue LEDs also, that dim when the fans are turned. I'm not a case mod freak, but a blue fan glow through the front grille is kinda soothing.
    captaincranky, Mar 16, 2010
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  6. dustin_ds3000 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,097

    im looking at a free solution. i already have all parts
    dustin_ds3000, Mar 16, 2010
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  7. dustin_ds3000 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,097

    I ran the Homemade fan controller on an old pc for testing overnight and everything works. I hope this is ok to use long term
    dustin_ds3000, Mar 16, 2010
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  8. EduardsN Newcomer, in training Posts: 54

    I might try doing this myself, even though I only have one fan...
    EduardsN, Mar 17, 2010
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