I have a Vantec NXP-201, would another controller be better for me?

shikhan

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I got a Vantex Nexus with my case and I have a few questions. First off, I really like how it looks. Now, I was wondering how many fans each controller can handle. I want contorll of all the fans in my case and here's what i have:

4 led fans ( I dont have the specs with me, i'll look them up tomorrow)
1 92 mm panaflo (.15A, 12V)
2 powersupply fans (Enermax ps, i'll look up the specs tomorrow)
and i may add a 80 mm panaflow in the front, but i dont think i will since i have good temps and low noise right now)


I was wondering if i can controll the fans like this:
- 2 led fans (intake)
- 2 led fans (out)
- 92 mm panaflow (cpu)
- ps fans

can the channels handle that or should I get another fan controller?
 

Amorphus

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each channel (each knob, effectively) can handle 18w of power.

that means, if you use 12v fans, then each knob can handle 1.5A total current - just add them up. you could theoretically control *all* your fans with one knob. I have to dedicate one to my tornado, that thing sucks up 12w itself. =)

and 18w/channel is one of the best on the market these days. you don't need another controller, no.
 

0roo0roo

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yup, 18watts worth.

i have em all set quite low, but many do the work of one with less noise:)