Vantec Nexus 305 Fan Controller
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 7:34 am
I just got one of these and thought I'd share my observations for anyone looking for something similar
The Vantec Nexus 305 Fan Controller fits in a 3.5" bay and can control up to 3 fans (which was enough for me). Importantly, you can turn a fan from off to full power. There is a gradual increase in fan speed (as far as I can tell) so you really do have good control over the fan's range. The Nexus 305 uses PWM to control fan speed and although others have complained about noise and buzzing from their PWM fan controllers, this one is silent or at least inaudible to me (even with all fans off). Each know is lit by a bright blue led.
Another plus point is that the supplied leads allow you to plug in fans with the standard 3pin plug, or a molex plug.
The 4th knob controls 2 blue cold cathodes (that I don't need but are useful when I am poking around inside my PC case) which are included in the pack. They can be set to off, on for sounds activated.
All in all a good product, I'm very happy with it. The lights aren't necessary but some people might like them. It's not the cheapest fan controller out there, but it was the one that did everything I wanted it to do, that I could find at the moment (UK). It comes in black or silver and costs around £25.
Hope this helps someone in the future, just wanted to give something back to a site that has helped me loads.
The Vantec Nexus 305 Fan Controller fits in a 3.5" bay and can control up to 3 fans (which was enough for me). Importantly, you can turn a fan from off to full power. There is a gradual increase in fan speed (as far as I can tell) so you really do have good control over the fan's range. The Nexus 305 uses PWM to control fan speed and although others have complained about noise and buzzing from their PWM fan controllers, this one is silent or at least inaudible to me (even with all fans off). Each know is lit by a bright blue led.
Another plus point is that the supplied leads allow you to plug in fans with the standard 3pin plug, or a molex plug.
The 4th knob controls 2 blue cold cathodes (that I don't need but are useful when I am poking around inside my PC case) which are included in the pack. They can be set to off, on for sounds activated.
All in all a good product, I'm very happy with it. The lights aren't necessary but some people might like them. It's not the cheapest fan controller out there, but it was the one that did everything I wanted it to do, that I could find at the moment (UK). It comes in black or silver and costs around £25.
Hope this helps someone in the future, just wanted to give something back to a site that has helped me loads.