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Old 06-28-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default Choosing a fan controller

well now, my case fans are obnoxiously loud and i want a fan controller...
i have two choices, but, i don't know which one to go with, i have the:
-Scythe Kaze Server
-Zalman ZM-MFC1 Plus

which one of these is better to control three fans that draw 0.58 amps, four, with the ultra kaze ?
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The Zalman is an excellent contender. I have several of these, and the power-rating does not rob the user of too many rpm's.

The fit and finish is really rather impeccable.
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Why not get the sunbeam rheobus extreme...it's supposed to be the best fan controller out there. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/71...?tl=g47c17s286

Edit: I just re-read the post and if i understand it correctly, you already have the fan controllers in you possession. In that case, go with the zalman one.
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Why not get the sunbeam rheobus extreme...it's supposed to be the best fan controller out there. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/71...?tl=g47c17s286
Indeed. The wattage is essentially unrivaled... but the fit-and-finish leaves something to be desired.

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Why not get the sunbeam rheobus extreme...it's supposed to be the best fan controller out there. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/71...?tl=g47c17s286
I've owned several with no issues...
Some do complain the LEDs are to bright though but there are several threads on how to mod them with other LEDs or tint them with nail polish to reduce the brightness.
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i ONLY have these two options, the rheobus doesn't sell in portugal and it's way too expensive to bring one in from spain...
but i see from syr's post that the zalman is the better choice...
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Why not get the sunbeam rheobus extreme...it's supposed to be the best fan controller out there. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/71...?tl=g47c17s286

Edit: I just re-read the post and if i understand it correctly, you already have the fan controllers in you possession. In that case, go with the zalman one.
i don't have them in my possession, i left them at the local shop until i could decide which one was best, but i think ill go there later today to pick up the zalman
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just picked up the Zalman ZM-MFC1
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Congrats man!
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