Recommended Fan controllers

[roman_noodles]

Just as the Title says, any recommended fan controllers?

My budget is around $50 and I want a single 5.25 inch bay fan controller. Also at least 4 channels (preferably 5-6 channels), and I want each channel to have at least a 10 watt power limit. (3-pin connections for fans)


Also note if I need any fan cable extensions as I will be using the Air 540 case
(I just need to know about the rear fan and if it will reach to the front of the case)


I was thinking of the Lamptron FC5 V2, since there is 30 watts per channel I can connect many fans in case I want to upgrade cases and get more fans. The only downside is I cant find it on Newegg.

 

[SieB]

The NZXT Sentry Mix is pretty good, I have one myself. It's not the most flashy looking of fan controllers but it does the job.

The original Sentry Mix has 50w per channel but i'm not sure if you can still buy the original version. The Sentry Mix 2 only has 30w per channel, it should still be more than enough though.

 

[Snortan]

I'm using a Scythe Kaze Master Pro, 6channels,12W and 1A per channel, pretty happy with it so far, haven't found any faults.

 

[mehere]

I'm using the Lamptron touch 6 channels 30W channel

 

[roman_noodles]

I have been considering those controllers, but theres so many to choose from that I still cant decide. Any more you guys recommend?

 

[Snortan]

As far as I know Lamptron are solid units so can't go wrong there. Tbh pick the one that you like the most, or fits your build best because I doubt you will actually use all Watts/Amps.
If you intend to use a lot of fans and are worried you're not gonna be able to connect all of them you can do a bit of math: Volt*Amps=Watts.
Keep in mind that when the fan starts it will use a bit more wattage in order to start spinning the blades so if a channel supports up to 30W, try not to load exactly 30W on it.

 

[BuddhaCube]

Also been in the market for a good 5 channel Fan Controller to use with a Carbide Air 540, and h105 fans too

 

[Mathius]

Lamptron FC-2
6 channel, 45 W.

Personally I like the FC5v2 or even v3.

Have you tried on Amazon, ebay, tigerdirect maybe?