what is the deal with fan controllers for cases? are they worth getting?

[hclarkjr]

give me your opinions anandtechers!!! 🙂

 

[Idleuser]

yes they are worth it to control noise 🙂

 

[JBDan]

Most here will probably say an emphatic YES. Me, I just use SpeedFan. I had a Hardcano (TT) and while it was nice and looked cool, I just prefer software fan control. Maybe I'm lazy lol, but SF does everything for you so no knobs, no forgetting to turn them up, etc.... Also, w/ a controller, and this might not pertain to you, some have temp probes (usually 4) and all fans must be connected to the rear of the controller. It can really make for a messy case, or if you decide to hide all the wires, can make for a very tedious wire management job. Just my experience. Are you looking to quiet your pc?

 

[JEDIYoda]

There are alot of solid real nice quality fan speed controllers on the market!
I am curently using the Zalman Multi fan speed controller!!
Yes a little bit of Dan`s love of peace and quiet is rubbing off on me!!
I love my zalman and let me tell you it also looks real nice on a black case.
especially the dark dark dark almost black dront panel!!

Just go to NewEgg and check....there are many many fan speed controllers...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&Go.x=12&Go.y=28

Here is my Zalman!!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813999251

🙂

 

[hclarkjr]

NOT looking to controll noise, that doesn't bother me at all. i think people make to much of a fuss over that. i would rather my case be cool and live longer then be quiet and die sooner on me. i would like the part where it manages the cables, i have the power connectors for the fans going every which way but loose!! 🙂

 

[hclarkjr]

do they make extensions for the power cords on the fans. how do you get them to cd-rom bay from the bottom of case?

 

[JEDIYoda]

you need to start scouring places like NewEgg and other online stores...

YES they do make extensions!!🙂

 

[Pr0d1gy]

I got a sweet ThermalTake fan controller from Xoxide.com for about $13, and they got it here in 3 days.

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

If you don't care about noise, then there's no reason whatsoever to get a fan controller. In my opinion, however, every case that I have come across has had fans that were far too loud to use "as-is" so I always rig up some way to control fan speeds. You don't necessarily need an external bay either; I get by with using the fan-only connectors on my psu, a zalman fanmate 1, and my BIOS to lower fan speeds.

 

[xnguyenx]

Originally posted by: hclarkjr
give me your opinions anandtechers!!! 🙂

I think you should look for light controllers. Leave the fans alone. Since if you forgot to turn them up you may fry your PC 😉 but on the other hand you can have fun without the worry. I think we all have alot of worry alreay 🙁

 

[Bona Fide]

I would say get Speedfan if you don't want to be bothered with having to turn the dials every time.