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Old February 7, 2012, 02:52 PM
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okay i know there are a few threads about this but i cant seem to find any i like so i made up my own lol.

i am currently running 4 120 fans in my cooler master 922 case but i want to be able to turn them down when watching a movie, i have chosen a few that i like but would like your input on them or anything better for the money

Newegg.com - Scythe Kaze Master Pro 5.25 Fan Controller
Newegg.com - 1ST PC CORP. FC-FC2-B Lamptron 5.25&#34; 6-channel fan controller, 45w&#47;channel, 3-pin fan &#38; molex power co

so far these are the two i found i liked so far any comments or ideas?
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Old February 7, 2012, 08:16 PM
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I think a lot of it would come down to looks they're both 6 channel but the scythe also gives you temp readouts while the other doesn't.
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Old February 8, 2012, 08:08 AM
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When I was in the market for a fan controller, I was particularly interested in the Zalman ones. Great reviews all over the interwebz and a pretty decent price to boot. I'd take a look!
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Old February 8, 2012, 02:25 PM
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well i been looking everywhere and i found this one too,
MountainMods.com-Fans & Related-Fan Controllers-Lamptron FC-6 Fan Controller - Black
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Old February 8, 2012, 07:17 PM
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+1 for the Lamptron. I'm running the fc5 but it's great, easy to install and solid reliability. Looks great in any case.
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Old February 8, 2012, 09:39 PM
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Another +1 for the Lamptron. I love my FC5. Very clean and solid.
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Old February 9, 2012, 02:23 AM
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IMO all fan controllers should be software controlled these days. Doesn't Corsair have that thing they were showing off at CES? Why put something in your front bay?
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Old February 9, 2012, 04:23 AM
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yea i been reading a lot of reviews and i think i am going with the Lamptron FC-6 thanks everyone for your input
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Old February 9, 2012, 06:57 AM
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IMO all fan controllers should be software controlled these days. Doesn't Corsair have that thing they were showing off at CES? Why put something in your front bay?
Although it is interesting, at ~$100+ I wouldn't bother. Especially seeing as I don't often turn my fans down but I have it more so to power all my fans. :P
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Old February 9, 2012, 12:37 PM
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well the only reason i want a controller is bc when i watch movies on my rig its soooo load and i dont need 8 120mm fans running full steam just to watch a show lol. so i will be able to turn them down and when i get ready to play a game or some thing i can turn them up
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