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Ringo Kid

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I've been looking through you site and I like what I see. For one thing, you document the maximum load your fan ports can handle. But, I can't seem to answer one question.

I really want to do a simple thing...

I want the unit to monitor the temperature inside my case and as the temperature rises I want the unit to ramp up the fans. Is this possible?

What software do I need?

I know I can do this with an Innovatek or a Matrix Orbital but I'm just not that impressed.

I'd probably use a 633 with the SCAB.
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jc634

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Ringo Kid said:
I've been looking through you site and I like what I see. For one thing, you document the maximum load your fan ports can handle. But, I can't seem to answer one question.

I really want to do a simple thing...

I want the unit to monitor the temperature inside my case and as the temperature rises I want the unit to ramp up the fans. Is this possible? Yes

What software do I need? CrystalControl2 and USB drivers if you get a USB device

I know I can do this with an Innovatek or a Matrix Orbital but I'm just not that impressed.

I'd probably use a 633 with the SCAB. The 633 includes the fan controller (SCAB) built in (no temp sensors included, tho). The 631 or 635 would need a SCAB
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Ringo Kid

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Thanks jc634...

I get it now.

I downloaded CrystalControl2 and installed it temporarily to get at the documentation. You pointing me in the right direction, along with the documentation sold me. This is partly a new build and with four 80 mm case fans going at full bore, it is a bit loud. I have a new E8400 processor which only gets up to 39 deg. C running Prime95, so I really doubt I need the fans going full blast. I also think it's stupid to turn knobs when I have a computer next to me that is smart enough to do it itself.

I'll order it up just as soon as my vet bill is paid. Horses are so damned expensive!
 
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Heffo

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To give you an idea of the power the fan connectors on a 633 can handle, I am running TWO 120mm fans off a single fan connector in parallel with each other.

A single fan at full speed is...

12v 525mA, 2650rpm, 132.7cfm

So, with both fans at 100% speed, I am consuming over 1amp of current, so any fans you can throw at it won't get anywhere near melting it down :D
 
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