Best usb fancontroller?

frufsa

frufsa

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Hello.

I’m looking into getting a usb fancontroller.
What is the best usb fancontrollet atm?
Is the aquaero 6lt the king? Or is corsair comand pro a bether option?
I do not run anny watercooling, nor will i ever run it in that pc.
The reason for a bether fan controller is that i cant sett up the curves the way i want on the mobo fancontroller. And i want to have more temp imputs and the ability to controll chassy fans based on gpu temp.

I currently have 4 fans i want to controll, but it will problaby become 6(i plan on trying nf-f12’s on the gpu.)
 
Have you looked in to the Phanteks powered PWM hub? You can run up to 8 fans from it, controlled via the motherboard PWM :)

The only USB controller I've used is the Aquacomputer Poweradjust 3 to voltage control 9 non PWM fans. I'd highly recommend it, but it's probably a bit over kill as you don't need flow monitoring and such.
 
Layer Cakes said:
Have you looked in to the Phanteks powered PWM hub? You can run up to 8 fans from it, controlled via the motherboard PWM :)

The only USB controller I've used is the Aquacomputer Poweradjust 3 to voltage control 9 non PWM fans. I'd highly recommend it, but it's probably a bit over kill as you don't need flow monitoring and such.
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Its not the amoubt of fanconnetors i have a problem with, its the lack of controll on the onboard headers. I’m not running manny fans so the amount of headers is not that important.
 
Layer Cakes said:
Right I see! I've heard good things about the Corsair commander, but it's quite pricey. The Aquacomputer one I mentioned is only £35 but does then require some sort of splitter as it only has one single 30W fan output.
The suite it uses I find nice and easy, with as much control as you could possibly want.
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I dont find the comander pro or the aquaero 6 lt expensive.
I’m just looking for the best solution.
I’m a litte bitt affraid of the sw on the corsair unit, regarding what temps i can imput, and to what degree i have controll over the fans. I have heard a lot of good words about the aquaero 5 back in the days. But i havent heard a lot about the comander pro.
 
I have a PA3 and the software is the same as the AE. I stuck a Splitty 9 on mine. I run the pump and all of my fans from it at 7v.
 
So aquaero is the way to go?
I is the way to upgrade to more channels on it to just buy a poweradjust? I see these are super cheap.
 
I'd avoid those Phanteks PWM hubs as they won't control the fans through PWM.

I have an Aquero XT 6 and it's ridiculous the amount of options it gives you. Having said that a cheaper version would be just as good if you're looking for fan control alone.

I'd check if all your motherboard headers are proper PWM too as this is something companies like MSI and Gigabyte tend to scimp out on.
 
frufsa said:
So aquaero is the way to go?
I is the way to upgrade to more channels on it to just buy a poweradjust? I see these are super cheap.
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You can use the PA on its own, but yes it does interface with the AE. If you want the channels at separate speeds then that is the way to go, or, if you are happy having all of the fans at one speed (but fully controlled) then the PA with a Splitty will do the job.
 
trawetSluaP said:
I'd avoid those Phanteks PWM hubs as they won't control the fans through PWM.

I have an Aquero XT 6 and it's ridiculous the amount of options it gives you. Having said that a cheaper version would be just as good if you're looking for fan control alone.

I'd check if all your motherboard headers are proper PWM too as this is something companies like MSI and Gigabyte tend to scimp out on.
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Yeah, im looking for just the fan controller. Dont have anny need for the screen in a non windowed define c.

Ill go for a lt then
 
AlienALX said:
You can use the PA on its own, but yes it does interface with the AE. If you want the channels at separate speeds then that is the way to go, or, if you are happy having all of the fans at one speed (but fully controlled) then the PA with a Splitty will do the job.
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Yup, looking for individual fan controll, the goal is to make the car as quite as posible, but without comprimising the performance.
 
I use an NZXT Grid+ and it does the job well. I run my RBG's off the corsair controller (it's controlled by the button on the front I/O) and the fan speeds off the GRID. I have my H100 fans running slow at all times and then my other four fans spin up or stop depending on the GPU temps.
It works pretty well and hides neatly away behind the back panel.

CAM can be a bit hit and miss sometimes at absolutely nailing the RPMs as it uses a slider for percentages based on temp and it's not exactly where I'd like it but pretty close. That could be the fans fault though just as easily. Or the temp sensors.

Wasn't too expensive either and controls up to six fans.
 
I'm looking at getting a NZXT GRID+ V2 or 3 for my sons pc and using the CAM software to keep his pc cool, as it's running too hot at the moment. Also theirs the Thermaltake Commander FP, which can be a bit cheaper.
 
Flux said:
I'm looking at getting a NZXT GRID+ V2 or 3 for my sons pc and using the CAM software to keep his pc cool, as it's running too hot at the moment. Also theirs the Thermaltake Commander FP, which can be a bit cheaper.
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was looking at some reviews about these past few days they also on my shopping short list if you do get them let us know cos a lot of people gave mixed reviews especially about the software
still got a couple months to make up my mind
 
Layer Cakes said:
This is exactly what I use. PA3 elite with heatsink + a splitty 9. It's perfect!
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My mate made me put the heatsink on mine :D
 
My personal opinion is that if total fans in use is less than 6. Use software. Even though AE 6XT or LT are kings of the hill. They are (in my opinion) total overkill for you. ASUS AI Suite as crappy as it is, is actually very good for fan control and setting up of curves.

I use the 6 XT for 20 fans and 2 pumps. Beautiful device. If you think its inexpensive then sure, go for it. I just think if you never intend to watercool its a little bit of a waste.

Also remember for future software updates from Aquacomputer now, you need to pay a yearly license fee.
 
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