Hi, was wondering if someone could help me with picking a good controller setup.

[sebastian869]

I'm looking to get Minimum of 4 fans (2 main 140 mm side by side with a large 100 CFPM+ no problem) the front 2 to move a lot of air flow, so that I can create a nice over pressure in the R2 Midi case. Need 3 140mm and one 120mm may be able to squeeze in a 125mm if I can with a PSU at 180mm it sets the limit on fan size in this case and this does not count the corsair h100i I plan to mount at the top. Here's what I've narrowed it down to, thanks:

Lastly does the following make more sense then a generic controller fan setup? http://www.swiftech.com/8-waypwmsplitter.aspx

NZXT SEN-MIX2 Sentry Mix 2 Fan Controller $30 slider up/down, 4 pin fan connector, 6 fans, 30 watts per fan ( 5 out of 5) PWN sized connectors
http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/129-sentry-mix-2-fan-control

1ST PC CORP. FC-FANATIC-B Lamptron 5.25" 5-channel fan controller, 60w/channel, High/Low/Off switch $35 (looks like switches on front) 5x 3 pin connector to (5 out of 5 on 14) fan and 1x 4 pin connector to power supply, High/Low/Off switch. (5 out of 5)
http://www.1stpccorp.com/fan_controller.html

AeroCool CoolTouch-E Black Touch control 4 fan speed controller w/ 7 changeable backlight colors LCD display $37 only 3 reviews
http://www.aerocool.us/peripheral/CoolTouch-E B.htm

NZXT Sentry Mesh Fan Controller w/ Five 30 watts Channels $25 slider up down,
http://store.nzxt.com/SENTRY-MESH-fan-controller-p/sen-mesh.htm

ZALMAN MFC1 Plus-B Black 6 Channel Multi Fan Controller $40 nob control, 6 fans (4 out of 5)
http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Search.php?search=MFC1

Corsair Commander Mini (Only sold on corsair site) $60
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/corsair-commander-mini

Sunbeam PL-RS-6 Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller 5.25" Bay 6 Channel 30W Fan Controller Panel (Black) $38 (3 pin fans connects to MOBO 4 pin controller) (4 out of 5 out of 45) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...on=Sunbeam+PL-RS-6+Rheosmart+&N=-1&isNodeId=1

Gelid Solutions FC-LC-01 SpeedTouch6 Controller – 6 fan channels at 30 Watts each, 4pin (supports 3, 4 pin fans) $42 (4 out of 5)
http://www.aerocool.us/peripheral/cooltouch-e_review.html

Commander FX - 10 Port Fan Hub (Connector: 3-Pin x 10; SATA x 1) pretty cool (only selected the "commander" is because to can interact with the 2 digital GPU, which I'm pro going to have to buy, plan was use the current ones, but someone made a good point they already have a 5 yr life span w/out issues so odds are getting against me a get total power failure/Replacement. Thus also stated looking for new PSU and the corsair model can interact so long as it’s the digital model (Not way more expensive, I paid 400+ $USD 5 yrs ago and now $ is strong only because rest of the worlds looks bad. (Once done with work I want to come back to the game you will have to restrain on certain subject matter, that is in fact what you going to get used for.
http://www.thermaltake.com/Cooler/C...02391/Commander_FX_10_Port_Fan_Hub/design.htm

NZXT CB-LED10-WT Sleeved LED Kit - White, 1 m, controlled from a slot, MAYBE the corsair will connect $13
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=NZXT_CB-LED10-WT-_-12-170-028-_-Product

Sunbeamtech PL-RS-6 Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller with 30 watts per channel. (4.5 out of 5 on 60)
http://www.sunbeamtech.com/index.html

Commander FX - 10 Port Fan Hub (ThermalTake) similar to the other fan hub need to learn where data comes from**
http://www.thermaltake.com/Cooler/C...02391/Commander_FX_10_Port_Fan_Hub/Design.htm

BitFenix Recon Fan Controller $40, max 10 watts per channel, 5 fans, touch screen (4 out of 5 out 45!)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811997078

Was wondering if I should get 4 pin PWM or select speed manually fans or just generic 3 pin and I'm guessing 12v volt down for speed selection. The Fractal Design R2 Midi has a built in controller that works on voltage regulation for speed but I have too many fans for that built in controller.

P.S. The fans are getting pricked from here: Really need to know what is the best setup, voltage reg, PWN etc. (The cost below will provide any version that gets picked without any issues), I don’t care about cost, if fan A is $5 but is crappy and fan B is $10 then we get fan B and SAME Logic Applies to the Controller! (Which is the #1 priority, fans will fall in line once the controller ideas are picked).

But I need to stick to a basic design like PWM or voltage regulation etc. I really need a good air cooling setup as an 780ti OC is not going to be cool to operate nor will 2 780tis.
Thanks,

 

[Kyiagi]

4 fans can be easy controlled from motherboard. Save money on controller and get good fans instead. Something like 140mm pwm noctua. I know they arent cheap but worth every penny. I got 3 140mm Noctuas and 1 140mm Corsair quiet edition(for the looks in the case lol) and noctuas can have way higher rpm at the same sound level.

 

[JR23]

In my big rig i'm running 13xSP120 Quiet Editions on two Aquaero 5 LT's.

In my small rig i'm running 4xSP120 PWM Performance Editions off two motherboard fan headers with simple splitters (MVIIG).


Both setups are phenomenal and achieve a huge speed range. The Aquaero can output from 0-12v taking the fans from 400rpm where they basically stall up to the maximum 1350rpm. Similarly the motherboard fan controller on the Maximus VII goes from 700rpm to 2200rpm. When done correctly both ways work great just make sure the fans are well suited to the method of control. Voltage seems to be the way for ultimate slow static speed fans and PWM works well when you need a bigger range and insane speed when called upon.

The Aquaero should definitely make your list of controllers, I find it a very nice product and superior to the early Corsair Link stuff for software control.

JR

 

[sebastian869]

In my big rig i'm running 13xSP120 Quiet Editions on two Aquaero 5 LT's.

In my small rig i'm running 4xSP120 PWM Performance Editions off two motherboard fan headers with simple splitters (MVIIG).


Both setups are phenomenal and achieve a huge speed range. The Aquaero can output from 0-12v taking the fans from 400rpm where they basically stall up to the maximum 1350rpm. Similarly the motherboard fan controller on the Maximus VII goes from 700rpm to 2200rpm. When done correctly both ways work great just make sure the fans are well suited to the method of control. Voltage seems to be the way for ultimate slow static speed fans and PWM works well when you need a bigger range and insane speed when called upon.

The Aquaero should definitely make your list of controllers, I find it a very nice product and superior to the early Corsair Link stuff for software control.

JR

Sorry i dont understand in full.
I have 2 140 in front one in rear to kick out and one 120 in the bottom. All are 3 pin right now. what do you think is the best thing i should do. I'm using an asrock extreme 6 which has a 4 pin chassie fan and like 3- more 3 pin.

i read a http://www.swiftech.com/8-WayPWMsplitter-sata.aspx
or corsair mini, do you think thats the best way to go? this way fans are controlled off the needs by comp rather than me selection slow med fast