Fan controller help plz

[Deathangel337]

Im thinkin of getting some nexus fans for my p180 but want to be able to crank up the rpm while im playing games on the oced gto2. I may also be ocing the rest of the thing so I want to be able to adjust it. I dont want a manual one. Any suggestions?

In addition Im wondering if it is wise of me to be using these fans and overclocking at all...?

Oh yea, does anyone use the graphics card ducting on the p180?? never see it in the pics.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Do you mean a drive bay fan controller? they are manual, the only other thing I can think of is Q-fan in your BIOS or speedfan for chassis fans. the VGA duct in the P180 is useless, that's why you don't see it.

 

[JEDIYoda]

You can download programs that control your fan speed and allow you to set a max rpm ..etc...

or you can purchase a speed fan controller such as what i use...Zalman Multi fan Spped Controller....
http://www.jab-tech.com/Zalman-ZM-MFC1-Fan-Controller-pr-1663.html

or there are other brand that also do an excellent job!!

http://www.svc.com/fanandtemman.html

 

[CraKaJaX]

Zalman fan controller = :thumbsup:

 

[mindwreck]

I recommend the sunbeam one. Works exactly well and supports mulitple fans per channel as it can do 20watts/channel. It also allows you to actually turn off fans when not needed. I love this feature since its cool at night and i can turn off my 3 case fans and just leave my fans on my radiator off, extremely quiet.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Zalman Multi fan controller--
1. 6-Channel Fan controller for 5.25"Bay
2. Universal DC fan controller
1) 4 Channels : Speed adjustment of 3-pin connector type DC fan(7W or less) with the Fan speed
control knob.
2) 2 Channels : Two-level (+5V, +12V) adjustment of 2-pin connector type DC fan or other electronic
device with the toggle switch.
3. Easy fan speed check with color/intensity-changing LED-lights
4. 3-pin extension cable for convenient installation - for use when the fan's wire length is too short to reach the controller

All is well!!

 

[Deathangel337]

Well I was kinda hopin for some software since i have to OC the vid card each time i play i mine aswell have another program that i crank up the rpms on while im at it instead of turning knobs...? wishful thinking?

 

[Deathangel337]

Oh yea and what of using the nexus for this thing when its oced. Is that gonna be enough? Im very new to this... Im also considering filters on my intakes...

 

[INM8]

use SPEEDFAN. Its software, its free, it can adust temps automatically depending on hardware temperature. The only advantage of using a "hardware" fan controller is that the fans can be kept running slow even when your out of windows (eg: booting), but thats normally about 2 mins a day max.

I use speedfan. I like the idea of having a fan controller, but when you think about it, its just another thing you have to think about every time you play a game, or start something really cpu intensive. Atleast with something automated you can ensure you dont forget to turn your fans up :thumbsup: