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the fans, the fans!
Hi folks,
OK, so I personally like the fans, and I don't mind the noise. I find it comforting to know they are whirring away in there moving air over my components. But the wife wants it quieter. It's true, when it's just sat there, not doing much, it doesn't need so much air movement, compared to when I'm playing some graphics heavy game, for example. So, I'd like something to perhaps turn them down or off when not needed. Is this called a fanbus? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something which can control the noise a bit. As you can see from my basic diagram, several of my fans have the ability to control their speed, via the yellow cable, as I understand it. http://www.angelfire.com/ego/andrewc/files/myfans.jpg The remaining fans; the power supply fan, the PCI exhaust fan and the built in fan on the graphics card (Abit Siluro GF3ti200) do not seem to have a way to control their speed. So, is what I need a fanbus? I would want one that fits in my spare 5&1/4" bay, and to be able to control whichever fans it's possible to control. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in the UK. I don't want anything too fancy, one that just does the job is fine. Thanks very much, Andrew --- *** Three steps to computer security: *** 1. Patch your system with all updates available from WindowsUpdate: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 2. Install or enable a firewall. One's included with Windows XP, or better, get ZoneAlarm Basic Free from http://www.zonelabs.com 3. Update your antivirus software and do a complete scan of your computer. If you do not have antivirus software, AVG 6 is available free from http://www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/2003 |
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sounds like you'll need a fan controller. There are several nice fan
controllers you can get. My personal favorate is AeroGate II by coolermaster. There are tons of cheap fan bus. Only thing you should make sure how much watt each channel gives. Depending on how much power your fan takes you will need to pick out the appropriate fan controller. For example i have two Thermaltake Case Fan 2 installed on one channel because it supports upto 18W. try www.svc.com. They have nice controllers for very cheap. "Andrew Z Carpenter" wrote in message ... Hi folks, OK, so I personally like the fans, and I don't mind the noise. I find it comforting to know they are whirring away in there moving air over my components. But the wife wants it quieter. It's true, when it's just sat there, not doing much, it doesn't need so much air movement, compared to when I'm playing some graphics heavy game, for example. So, I'd like something to perhaps turn them down or off when not needed. Is this called a fanbus? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something which can control the noise a bit. As you can see from my basic diagram, several of my fans have the ability to control their speed, via the yellow cable, as I understand it. http://www.angelfire.com/ego/andrewc/files/myfans.jpg The remaining fans; the power supply fan, the PCI exhaust fan and the built in fan on the graphics card (Abit Siluro GF3ti200) do not seem to have a way to control their speed. So, is what I need a fanbus? I would want one that fits in my spare 5&1/4" bay, and to be able to control whichever fans it's possible to control. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in the UK. I don't want anything too fancy, one that just does the job is fine. Thanks very much, Andrew --- *** Three steps to computer security: *** 1. Patch your system with all updates available from WindowsUpdate: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 2. Install or enable a firewall. One's included with Windows XP, or better, get ZoneAlarm Basic Free from http://www.zonelabs.com 3. Update your antivirus software and do a complete scan of your computer. If you do not have antivirus software, AVG 6 is available free from http://www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/2003 |
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http://www.ocmodshop.com/default.aspx?a=142
http://www.zalman.co.kr/english/product/zm-mfc1.htm - Andrew Z Carpenter stood up at show-n-tell, in , and said: Hi folks, OK, so I personally like the fans, and I don't mind the noise. I find it comforting to know they are whirring away in there moving air over my components. But the wife wants it quieter. It's true, when it's just sat there, not doing much, it doesn't need so much air movement, compared to when I'm playing some graphics heavy game, for example. So, I'd like something to perhaps turn them down or off when not needed. Is this called a fanbus? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something which can control the noise a bit. As you can see from my basic diagram, several of my fans have the ability to control their speed, via the yellow cable, as I understand it. http://www.angelfire.com/ego/andrewc/files/myfans.jpg The remaining fans; the power supply fan, the PCI exhaust fan and the built in fan on the graphics card (Abit Siluro GF3ti200) do not seem to have a way to control their speed. So, is what I need a fanbus? I would want one that fits in my spare 5&1/4" bay, and to be able to control whichever fans it's possible to control. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in the UK. I don't want anything too fancy, one that just does the job is fine. Thanks very much, Andrew --- *** Three steps to computer security: *** 1. Patch your system with all updates available from WindowsUpdate: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 2. Install or enable a firewall. One's included with Windows XP, or better, get ZoneAlarm Basic Free from http://www.zonelabs.com 3. Update your antivirus software and do a complete scan of your computer. If you do not have antivirus software, AVG 6 is available free from http://www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/2003 -- Strontium "It's no surprise, to me. I am my own worst enemy. `Cause every now, and then, I kick the livin' **** `outta me." - Lit |
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"Andrew Z Carpenter" wrote in message ... Hi folks, OK, so I personally like the fans, and I don't mind the noise. I find it comforting to know they are whirring away in there moving air over my components. But the wife wants it quieter. It's true, when it's just sat there, not doing much, it doesn't need so much air movement, compared to when I'm playing some graphics heavy game, for example. So, I'd like something to perhaps turn them down or off when not needed. Is this called a fanbus? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something which can control the noise a bit. A fanbus collects all the wires into one place. A rheobus can slow the fans down, using either a rheostat or a three-way switch (slow/fast/off). The most common way is to drop the voltage from 12v to 7v, which slows down the fan motors. You can use a fan controller to add more bling or even a simple wire mode like this: http://www.directron.com/12to7.html -- Zamboni |
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Another thing you can use is sound dampening for the fans. Again www.svc.com
has them. You can read about them here. http://www.systemcooling.com/modules...ticle&sid=1128 it works very well "Andrew Z Carpenter" wrote in message ... Hi folks, OK, so I personally like the fans, and I don't mind the noise. I find it comforting to know they are whirring away in there moving air over my components. But the wife wants it quieter. It's true, when it's just sat there, not doing much, it doesn't need so much air movement, compared to when I'm playing some graphics heavy game, for example. So, I'd like something to perhaps turn them down or off when not needed. Is this called a fanbus? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something which can control the noise a bit. As you can see from my basic diagram, several of my fans have the ability to control their speed, via the yellow cable, as I understand it. http://www.angelfire.com/ego/andrewc/files/myfans.jpg The remaining fans; the power supply fan, the PCI exhaust fan and the built in fan on the graphics card (Abit Siluro GF3ti200) do not seem to have a way to control their speed. So, is what I need a fanbus? I would want one that fits in my spare 5&1/4" bay, and to be able to control whichever fans it's possible to control. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in the UK. I don't want anything too fancy, one that just does the job is fine. Thanks very much, Andrew --- *** Three steps to computer security: *** 1. Patch your system with all updates available from WindowsUpdate: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 2. Install or enable a firewall. One's included with Windows XP, or better, get ZoneAlarm Basic Free from http://www.zonelabs.com 3. Update your antivirus software and do a complete scan of your computer. If you do not have antivirus software, AVG 6 is available free from http://www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/2003 |
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www.overclock.co.uk
sell fans silencers and fan controllers. you can also get vantec stealth case fans from there. "Joseph" wrote in message ... Another thing you can use is sound dampening for the fans. Again www.svc.com has them. You can read about them here. http://www.systemcooling.com/modules...ticle&sid=1128 it works very well "Andrew Z Carpenter" wrote in message ... Hi folks, OK, so I personally like the fans, and I don't mind the noise. I find it comforting to know they are whirring away in there moving air over my components. But the wife wants it quieter. It's true, when it's just sat there, not doing much, it doesn't need so much air movement, compared to when I'm playing some graphics heavy game, for example. So, I'd like something to perhaps turn them down or off when not needed. Is this called a fanbus? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something which can control the noise a bit. As you can see from my basic diagram, several of my fans have the ability to control their speed, via the yellow cable, as I understand it. http://www.angelfire.com/ego/andrewc/files/myfans.jpg The remaining fans; the power supply fan, the PCI exhaust fan and the built in fan on the graphics card (Abit Siluro GF3ti200) do not seem to have a way to control their speed. So, is what I need a fanbus? I would want one that fits in my spare 5&1/4" bay, and to be able to control whichever fans it's possible to control. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in the UK. I don't want anything too fancy, one that just does the job is fine. Thanks very much, Andrew --- *** Three steps to computer security: *** 1. Patch your system with all updates available from WindowsUpdate: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 2. Install or enable a firewall. One's included with Windows XP, or better, get ZoneAlarm Basic Free from http://www.zonelabs.com 3. Update your antivirus software and do a complete scan of your computer. If you do not have antivirus software, AVG 6 is available free from http://www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/2003 |
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"Andrew Z Carpenter" wrote in message ... Hi folks, OK, so I personally like the fans, and I don't mind the noise. I find it comforting to know they are whirring away in there moving air over my components. But the wife wants it quieter. It's true, when it's just sat there, not doing much, it doesn't need so much air movement, compared to when I'm playing some graphics heavy game, for example. So, I'd like something to perhaps turn them down or off when not needed. Is this called a fanbus? I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something which can control the noise a bit. As you can see from my basic diagram, several of my fans have the ability to control their speed, via the yellow cable, as I understand it. http://www.angelfire.com/ego/andrewc/files/myfans.jpg The remaining fans; the power supply fan, the PCI exhaust fan and the built in fan on the graphics card (Abit Siluro GF3ti200) do not seem to have a way to control their speed. So, is what I need a fanbus? I would want one that fits in my spare 5&1/4" bay, and to be able to control whichever fans it's possible to control. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in the UK. I don't want anything too fancy, one that just does the job is fine. Thanks very much, All you need are the kinda stuff i have, seven Vantec Stealth fans connected to a Digital Doc 5+. It controls all the fans, has thermal monitoring and a host of other features, the Vantec fans are 2050 RPM and very quiet. www.overclockers.co.uk |
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"adrian" wrote in message
... www.overclock.co.uk sell fans silencers and fan controllers. you can also get vantec stealth case fans from there. Adrian and all, Thanks for the links and info. I've bought from overclock.co.uk before and would be happy to shop there again. However, looking at the Fan Controllers, they all seem to say they can't be used on thermal controlled adjustable speed fans. My rear case fan is one such fan. I guess nothing can be done about that apart from replace it? Thanks, Andrew --- *** Three steps to computer security: *** 1. Patch your system with all updates available from WindowsUpdate: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 2. Install or enable a firewall. One's included with Windows XP, or better, get ZoneAlarm Basic Free from http://www.zonelabs.com 3. Update your antivirus software and do a complete scan of your computer. If you do not have antivirus software, AVG 6 is available free from http://www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/2003 |
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Is this thinking right?
An 80mm fan has mounting holes 70mm apart. So, a 90mm fan would have mounting holes 80mm apart. If correct, then I can replace an 80mm fan with a quiter 90mm fan. Waiting in antici... ....pation. Andrew --- *** Three steps to computer security: *** 1. Patch your system with all updates available from WindowsUpdate: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 2. Install or enable a firewall. One's included with Windows XP, or better, get ZoneAlarm Basic Free from http://www.zonelabs.com 3. Update your antivirus software and do a complete scan of your computer. If you do not have antivirus software, AVG 6 is available free from http://www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/2003 |
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no, an 80mm fan has mounting holes slightly shy of 80mm apart.
its measured horiontally not diagonally. "Andrew Z Carpenter" wrote in message ... Is this thinking right? An 80mm fan has mounting holes 70mm apart. So, a 90mm fan would have mounting holes 80mm apart. If correct, then I can replace an 80mm fan with a quiter 90mm fan. Waiting in antici... ...pation. Andrew --- *** Three steps to computer security: *** 1. Patch your system with all updates available from WindowsUpdate: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 2. Install or enable a firewall. One's included with Windows XP, or better, get ZoneAlarm Basic Free from http://www.zonelabs.com 3. Update your antivirus software and do a complete scan of your computer. If you do not have antivirus software, AVG 6 is available free from http://www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/2003 |
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