PCI Fan Controller controlled via software

[20salmon]

Hi!

I am looking for a fan controller for my GD05 case. I am currently using a BitFenix Recon in my 5.25" slot, but I am growing tired of not having an optical drive, and the fact that the Recon does not match the GD05 black aluminum bezel.

I am going to swap to a Silverstone cover w/ a slim slot-in optical drive, but I need some way to control my 7 case fans that doesn't require a 5.25" slot. (I could put a fan controller in a 3.25" slot, but I would not be able to access it without opening the case so it would need to be automatic/adjusted via software.

I have 3x 120mm intake fans which should, ideally, always operate on the same RPM (read somewhere that this gives optimal case cooling. I also have 4x80mm fans, 2 for the CPU and 2 exhaust fans.

I have looked at the corsair link, but I am a bit weary after having seen a lot of negative feedback about using it with non-corsair hardware (my 120mm fans are Scythe Gentle Typhoons, the 80mm are Silverstone Suscool 81).

One solution is to use a Silverstone FP33 for the 120mm fans and let the motherboard run the 80mm fans, but I would prefer a fan controller that makes the 120mm fans adjust to the temperature whilst ensuring that they maintain the same RPM.

Any suggestions?

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

Get speedfan and you can controll all the fans




Dont foget to close the post by selecting best solution

 

[20salmon]

Get speedfan and you can controll all the fans




Dont foget to close the post by selecting best solution

I won't have enough 3-pin power sockets for the fans without some sort of fan controller. motherboard supports 2 sys fans and 1 cpu fan

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

Ohkay u can get either a nzxt sentry fan controller or u can have 3 pin to 4x3pin xtension cables

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

If this solved ur ques choose this as best solution

 

[Michael-CCH]

You can conect any fan where you want (4-pin or 3-pin slot) or to the psu using an adapter like this:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16835999104

If this helped, please pick this as the best solution, would be greatly appreciated.

 

[20salmon]

You can conect any fan where you want (4-pin or 3-pin slot) or to the psu using an adapter like this:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16835999104

If this helped, please pick this as the best solution, would be greatly appreciated.

Indeed, but this means the fans will be running at full power all the time. Might have to go for the external NXTZ Sentry LXE, although I am not too happy about paying so much for a product that gotten so many dodgy reviews. I could live without an optical drive but I am having a hard time finding a fan controller that will match my case.

 

[Michael-CCH]

You can conect any fan where you want (4-pin or 3-pin slot) or to the psu using an adapter like this:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16835999104

If this helped, please pick this as the best solution, would be greatly appreciated.

Indeed, but this means the fans will be running at full power all the time. Might have to go for the external NXTZ Sentry LXE, although I am not too happy about paying so much for a product that gotten so many dodgy reviews. I could live without an optical drive but I am having a hard time finding a fan controller that will match my case.

Why don't you get this one?

http://www.custompcreview.com/news/bitfenix-introduces-recon-white-fan-controller-spectre-pro-white-led-fan/16151/

 

[Doogals]

I am also looking for a PCI fan controller for my GD05 (but only to control the three 120mm fans that come with the case).

Wondering if you ever found an internal controller?

 

[20salmon]

I am also looking for a PCI fan controller for my GD05 (but only to control the three 120mm fans that come with the case).

Wondering if you ever found an internal controller?

No I didn't. Ended up with a 5.25" fan controller which I never use because I can't really tell a difference in sound levels from it. I have pretty much decided that I am happy with the noise levels. It gets loud during long gaming sessions, but there isn't much I can do about it with my current CPU and cooler. Will be upgrading to a different case next year.