just as the thread title implies, i'm looking for a cheap or decent fan controller for my vantec tornado. this thing is loud and pushes way too much air for idle use and i only want to turn it up durring gaming. if anyone has any ideas, please share. thanks.

Hi,

Newegg has two (3.99 and 5.99):

Sunbeam FC PCI Fan Controller - Retail
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811992003
$5.99

ZALMAN FAN MATE 2 Fan Controller - Retail
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118217
$3.99

Maybe one of those will work for you.

You could also look into building your own but I don't know the risk/cost/reward of that for you versus buying one.

Building your own fan controller.
silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22943

Make your own fan controller
custompc.co.uk/howtos/601285/make-your-own-fan-controller.html

Build your own temperature sensed fan controller
forums.hardwaresecrets.com/build-your-own/2598?

Good Luck,

Adrian