Corsair Commander Pro vs NZXT Grid

javamaster10000 · November 23, 2019

Hello there,

I am looking for a dedicated fan controller, as I am pretty fed up with the MB fan control. My Maximus V Formula has a BIOS Fan low limit of 60% and the software, which would allow the fans to spin slower, does not run on the latest version of win 10.

So now, from what I've seen, the commander Pro looks a bit more flexible in terms of fancurves. Can anyone prove this? I would just like to be able to have all my fans be controled by the fan controller. Also I would like to be able to stop the fans if the system is not under load.

From my point of view, the commander Pro looks a bit overkill, if I am just doing fan control, but if it is far better in terms of flexibility, it might be worth the price. Also the option fot some RGB is there...

On the other side, the NZXT Grid is quite cheaper, so if it works well for fan control, it might be an option there.

I also am quite interested, if the fans go to their profiles without the software running, or what they will do.

Thank you for your answers...

LogicalDrm · November 24, 2019

First of all, are you using PWM fans and having the issue with 60% low limit? Thats usually DC controlled fan issue as 7V is there what it targets to. Since Speedfan isn't supported by most modern mobos, there's alternative called Argus Monitor.

As for controllers, I don't have personal experience. You need to have software running since they are software controlled ones. Otherwise fans will be at 100%. If you go with controller, I might be bit more towards Corsair than NZXT. Mainly because CAM has been causing more issues than iCUE. Plus there's the RGB as you said, if thats something you might like.