Recommendations for a fan controller

[Spartaton]

I'm looking for a fan controller to control the speeds of at least 6 fans that doesn't dim fan LEDs when the speed is lowered and is compatible with 4 pin connectors. It would be preferable if I could just hide it somewhere in the case and use software to control the fan speeds. Of course the lower the cost, the better.

Sorry if any of this seems dumb, I just got confused when trying to find one myself. If any of you know of a good video/website that gives a general explanation of how fan controllers work and what features do what could you let me know?

[Dunxy]

I havent got a suggestion for what to choose, just stay away from bitfenix! Last one i got took 3 goes to get what could be best described as "semi functional" due to poor wiring,but wires in right place it did work! The first one flat out DOA and the second failed when grounded to case, obviously a short.GARBAGE!

[asand1]

If your fans are all 4 pin I would use something like this.

http://www.moddiy.com/products/PWM-1%2dTo%2d12-Fan-Splitter-Cable-(Sleeved).html

It takes the PWM signal from the MOBO (usually CPU_FAN header), uses the Tach signal from one of the fans, and draws power from the PSU. Because it draws power from the PSU, and the Fans always have a full 12V signal, your LEDs will not dim. Then just use the BIOS or Seedfan to control the speed. They will all be at the same speed, or at least rise and fall in relation to each other. I am currently using this system with two case fans.

 

Plugging a 3 wire fan into this harness will result in full speed and mucho noise, don't do it. When trying to control multiple fans, I don't believe there is a controller that will control both PWM and variable voltage fans.

[asand1]

 

[Spartaton]

10 hours ago, asand1 said:

http://www.moddiy.com/products/PWM-1%2dTo%2d12-Fan-Splitter-Cable-(Sleeved).html

Thanks for the suggestion. I read up on the topic more after I slept and I think I understand it better now. I was thinking I might as well go with this:

 https://otvtech.ca/catalogue?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_stock.tpl&product_id=24099&category_id=464

It's less expensive, and still has 10 ports (which is still more fans than can fit in my case). My only question is about the  *Only the channel port with glossy side support RPM signal detection but it's a local store, so I could just ask for some clarification.

[asand1]

3 hours ago, Spartaton said:

My only question is about the  *Only the channel port with glossy side support RPM signal detection...

Only one port in the controller will send the RPM signal to the motherboard. This is normal, otherwise the motherboard would see too high an RPM, or just a lot of noise.