Fan Controllers?

Ferret_Style · Aug 30, 2008, 11:41 PM

Ok so with the issue of heat on my system looking for a fan controller that will fit in 1 5.25 slot in my antec 900 case. I have a total of 6 case fans and a CPU fan to control. The CPU does not need one as i have the zalman 2 fan controler but that only does the cpu fan. So any ideas that would match what i am looking for? I have seen a few but not having done this i am causious of what brand to go with.

cozumel · Aug 31, 2008, 01:12 AM

My suggestions

You have the Zalman ZM-MFC1 Plus which can control the speed of upto six fans. It cannot monitor temps though as far as I am aware.
or my favorite is the
Scythe Kama-Meter Multi Functional Controller which controls four fans and monitors temperatures. It also has an alrm which goes off for temps and rpm. It looks beautiful too on the front of any case. (I sound like a Scythe sales rep lol)

Ferret_Style · Aug 31, 2008, 05:04 PM

I do like both... why cant the nice ones control 6 fans

Though zalman is a great brand so i might go for it. Temp monitoring would be nice but the extra 2 fan control i think is more inmportant for me.

cozumel · Aug 31, 2008, 06:55 PM

Or you could get two Scythes! You could control the CPU fan from the front as well and not bother with fanmate. They would look great together on the front of your new system. Twice the cost of the Zalman though.

And yes, Zalman is a great brand. You would know you are getting a high quality, functional product and you can always watch the temps with software, although that's not as reliable. Plus it's half the price.

Ferret_Style · Sep 1, 2008, 07:44 AM

Yah hence why i am torn.... after spending the cash on the system getting harder to explain the extra to the wife

Buy in all honestly my problem is i only have 1 5 1/2" slot left on my case. The antec 900 case really only has 3 external 5 1/2" slot, 2 are taken up now by my DVD writer and my card reader. So i am left to a single slot or external solution.... hmmm that is an idea... is there any external ones for temp or fan control?

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cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	My suggestions You have the Zalman ZM-MFC1 Plus which can control the speed of upto six fans. It cannot monitor temps though as far as I am aware. or my favorite is the Scythe Kama-Meter Multi Functional Controller which controls four fans and monitors temperatures. It also has an alrm which goes off for temps and rpm. It looks beautiful too on the front of any case. (I sound like a Scythe sales rep lol) __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Aug 31, 2008, 06:55 PM	#4
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Or you could get two Scythes! You could control the CPU fan from the front as well and not bother with fanmate. They would look great together on the front of your new system. Twice the cost of the Zalman though. And yes, Zalman is a great brand. You would know you are getting a high quality, functional product and you can always watch the temps with software, although that's not as reliable. Plus it's half the price. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks Last edited by cozumel; Aug 31, 2008 at 07:01 PM.