Anyone use the DigitalDoc 5+ temp/fan monitor?

[PCHPlayer]

I am looking to save a few $$ on electricity. I keep my computer on 24/7 and was thinking that I could save a $$ if the fans automatically slowed down at night as the house cools off. I figure the thing would pay for itself after a while. The DigitalDoc 5+ seems to be one of the best. Any thoughts?

 

[Reiniku]

from what i remember when reading about the digitaldoc, it actually can't control fan speeds, only turn fans on and off

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: PCHPlayer
I am looking to save a few $$ on electricity. I keep my computer on 24/7 and was thinking that I could save a $$ if the fans automatically slowed down at night as the house cools off. I figure the thing would pay for itself after a while. The DigitalDoc 5+ seems to be one of the best. Any thoughts?

The digidic doesn't work that way. The best you can do automatically with a DD is switch fans off based on temp. You need some sort of rheostat for that kind of control.

 

[PCHPlayer]

Thanks for the inputs. It looks like the DD5+ does not do what I want. It seems that the Thermaltake Hardcano 13 is a better choice. There are a few on-line reviews, the opinions are anywhere from 4/10 to 8/10. May have to pick one up at "Buy/Try/Return Fry's".

 

[computer]

Originally posted by: PCHPlayer
I am looking to save a few $$ on electricity. I keep my computer on 24/7 and was thinking that I could save a $$ if the fans automatically slowed down at night as the house cools off. I figure the thing would pay for itself after a while. The DigitalDoc 5+ seems to be one of the best. Any thoughts?

Why not just turn off you PC? Things will certainly last longer.