[McMogg]

Hi, I am wondering if anybody knows what wattage the Arc Midi's fan controller (5v, 7v, 12v) is rated for?

I would like to watercool inside the case, and having 4 (possibly 6 Gentle Typhoons) on the built in controller seems a little risky to me, but I wont have space for a dedicated fan controller.

Here's the case in question:
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/fractal-design-arc-midi-tower-performance-case-w-o-psu

Is there a Forum Rep for Fractal that could help me with my question?

Any help much appreciated!

 

[adridu59]

10W according to various reviews.

 

[Sp33d Junki3]

When I chatting with Fractal about the controller. Ryan told me that the rating is 0.3A/CH, 50V DC. which is about 5w/ch.
If you want to watercool, look at the Swiftech H220. That way you wont need drive bay pump/reservoir.

 

[McMogg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by adridu59

10W according to various reviews.

Okay, so 2 fans per channel?
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp33d Junki3

When I chatting with Fractal about the controller. Ryan told me that the rating is 0.3A/CH, 50V DC. which is about 5w/ch.
If you want to watercool, look at the Swiftech H220. That way you wont need drive bay pump/reservoir.

I am looking at dual 240's (including a Monsta in the front!) so I don't think a H220 is my thing

Thanks for the replies guys! Rep given!

 

[Sp33d Junki3]

The Switech H220 is a 240 rad. You can mount that on top and your monsta up front.
That way you your ODD bays free.
You can also get Apogee Drive II and a single slot 5.25" bay reservoir or any other.

 

[adridu59]

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMogg

Okay, so 2 fans per channel?

Nope, 10W total... pretty weak I know, they stopped mentioning it after Define R2:
http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&prod=32

Unless they have changed it which I doubt they did, it's still 10W.

 

[McMogg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp33d Junki3

The Switech H220 is a 240 rad. You can mount that on top and your monsta up front.
That way you your ODD bays free.
You can also get Apogee Drive II and a single slot 5.25" bay reservoir or any other.

I am already invested with a D5 Vario, so I think I'll just get a res-top for that..

It's not the Dual Bay Res I'd be filling the drive bays with, either.. At the moment, I need to hold onto the ancient technology of CD's and DVD's - and in this case, a bleeding fan controller!
Quote:

Originally Posted by adridu59

Nope, 10W total... pretty weak I know, they stopped mentioning it after Define R2:
http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&prod=32

Unless they have changed it which I doubt they did, it's still 10W.

Oh, maybe there's a way I can change the potentiometer in use.. :/