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Do I need a fan Controller

You most certainly don't need one, but it is very useful to have one. Especially for controlling temps between idle / load times. Are you happy with the silence / noise now? If so, and your fan is running 100% now, then there isn't much else you can do. A fan controller is going to benefit you by being able to ramp down the fan noise when you don't require the extra cooling.
 
Thank you for the input! The parts have not arrived yet, so I'll have to let you know about the noise etc...

However, it does sound like a controller could eventually be useful. Is there a particular brand of controller that is recommended?

Thanks!
 
Also, in most cases, removing the controller completely will yield a few rpms more fan speed than having a fan controller set at 100%. As a result, with the exception of those who have extra cooling capacity while overclocking... and I've yet to meet that Dude, fan controllers are for people who want as quiet as possible, not for overclockers!

Gonna overclock? Yeppers, move that air!

Edit...

The post below by Ralley shows how it is much better to get fans that are relatively quiet, while still moving a resonable amount of air vs. some abnoxious fan that's still noisy, compared to the quieter designs when running at a lower setting.
 
There are many who run silent overclocked PCs.

My system is silent and cool-running at 11 X 250.

It's not necessary to run an overclocked system that sounds like a leaf-blower.
 
Naw, no leaf blowers needed here. How 'bout just having reasonable fans that move alot of air when compared to the DB's they put out while doing it and leave the fan controlling and all the mess of wiring and expense and loss of airflow in the case out of the equation? If in the end, you need less air moved at a point and you want lower noise, you can get a 1 ohm, ceramic resistor at Radio Shack to do the job!

That's why I say it is easy! Panaflo fans!
 
Thank you guys, I'm glad to hear that fan controllers are not that important. I really didn't feel like spending the extra $, I've already gone over budget as it is 😱 But I know I'll enjoy it 🙂
 
A good fan controller will help achieve the best balance of noise and cooling - especially if you choose to use high performance fans that can operate in a range from near silence with adequate air flow at the low end, to definitely noticeable noise levels when moving enough air to bow the case sides in or out at the top of its speed range... 😉

 
And 1 ohm, ceramic resistors from your local radio shack are ready to do the same without being expensive or crapping up the case while your wallet drains dry.
 
Yea...but a resistor is kind of permanent. You're either gonna have it in there or not. I fail to see how that can replace a fan controller.
 
There are a BUNCH of fan controllers out there for under $10. right now... I don't think there's much of a case against them at that point.

.bh.
 
Sunbeam Rheobus 5.25". Okay, it's $10.95 right now, but it was $8.95 earlier. This is a nice fan controller, but some people complain about the LEDs being too bright, and I had issues about fitting it in my case (but I have a rare case, so I wouldn't be worried).
 
Nifty, thanks, I'll see how the rig sounds when I put it together, and if it seems that I could benefit from less fan I'll definitely pick up that sunbeam.

Otherwise, if full fan seems ok, I guess it sounds like there wouldn't be much benefit to a controller, even if it is cheap.
 
I've sold several Aerogate 1 units over the last week for $10. or under myself. They are easy enough to find using the price search tools.

Other info here earlier deleted. "He helps those who help themselves"...

.bh.
 
Zepper, the OP is a time waster. He was PMing me about PSUs and UPSes with the most
ignorant nit-picky questions. I provided him links to read but he refused to do his homework.
I blocked him from PMing me about three weeks ago.

I'm not sure but I think this guy is Koudelka of several months back, as he/she askes the
same type of phrased questions.

The OP is an unwilling student "resolutely unteachable" 😛


...Galvanized
 
Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee
Zepper, the OP is a time waster. He was PMing me about PSUs and UPSes with the most
ignorant nit-picky questions. I provided him links to read but he refused to do his homework.
I blocked him from PMing me about three weeks ago.

I'm not sure but I think this guy is Koudelka of several months back, as he/she askes the
same type of phrased questions.

The OP is an unwilling student "resolutely unteachable" 😛


...Galvanized
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Damn that was harsh and uncalled for!! I don't understand why you are being so rude. I read the article you sent me and did my homework. Just because I'm new and don't know what I'm doing doesn't mean you need to insult me. And where do you get the nerve to call me "resolutely unteachable"? You think you know me because we PMed back and forth a couple times?

I don't know who Koudelka is and don't care. My experiences in this forum have been positive until right now, why are you being so rude and imature?

You were the one that PMed me first, I didnt' seek you out to send a PM. If I was such a pain in your A** why didn't you mention anything in our PM's. You say you blocked me, but there was no need for that, I haven't written you since I replied to your last PM. I mean that was 2 weeks ago, and you never said anything then. Why did you feel need to instead spread lies and humiliate me in public like we are in some petty Junior High squabble???? Where everyone says crap behind each others backs instead of being men about it and saying it to their faces.

You seem to know your stuff and I thought you were nice to offer to help, but now you just sound like a snobby know-it-all that thinks he is better than those who haven't learned much about PC's yet. If you don't want to help you don't have to be a jerk about it and try and tell lies to make other people dislike me. The least you could have done is mention something to me personally if you found me irritating.

EDIT:
I just reviewed the PM's we sent back and forth and can't figure out how I angered you so much, I was respectful, honest, looked into the things you suggested.

This was my last PM to you, why did it offend you so much?

Hi Galvanized,

I have to admit, after your "I'll get back to you tomorrow" PM I was expecting something rather profound today 😉

Thank you very much for the silverstone suggestion. Looks like a great PSU with some vey nice reviews. Other than that and the enermax liberty, are there any other PSU's that you would suggest?

Last week I read the PFC section of the article you sent me, but I'll try and finish up the rest today.

Thanks for all the help! 03/08/2006 02:59 PM


This is what you wrote that I was replying to:

Read me in total. http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/psu-methodology.html

I will not debate jonnyGURU with you via PM. I do PM with him and do not agree with him or Dan's DATA on this point. Active PFC will be present in the better PSUs, it's enviromentally friendly and will impact UPS selection as noted in the above link. APFC maybe of little interest to a child gamer but for the serious PC builder it should be present in the PSU.

Take a look at the Silverstone 560 watt Strider series PSU. It Froogles for about $108.

Or just go to Newegg, enter $60-$80 in the advanced search of PSUs, note no PFC and select from those.

Every PSU that I buy has Active PFC.

Feels good to be off the hook 03/08/2006 10:30 AM
 
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