Date 2004-03-02
Provider: Sunbeam
Author: Niko Lupala
Editor: Amber Lupala
Sunbeam smart fan controller
Tonight it's time to have a look at a nice little gadget that probably will make your computer alot quieter.
It's a little fan controller from Sunbeam which controls your fans and warns you if something has happened with them.
It also looks good and is tiny so it should be able to be mounted pretty much anywhere. Time to have a look.
About Sunbeam:
Sunbeam Company , launched as a promising new company in the field of optoelectronics in 2000, specializes in developing cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) which mainly applied on in LCD backlight , scanners, automation in office and decorations.
Today Sunbeam Company focus on PC modifying, aims to supply top-notch products to satisfy modders all over the world .. Over the past year, we have updated and improved ourselves to meet the needs of our customers and tweakers .Our goal is to continue designing and developing new and exciting products as well as defending our position as the markets #1 brand in the field of casemod equipment.
Specifications:
1 Operating Temperature:0C to 50C(32F to 122F)
2 RPM:40% of full speed when 18C,100% full speed when 32C
3 Buzzer alarm and LED flash when temperature is over 42C
4 Voltage requirement:standand molex connector from power supply
(12V for fan and 5V for processor)
5 Dimensions:1.5" A1.5"A1.1"(W,AL,AH)
6 Rated Power :24 Watts
Features:
1 Processor controlled fan speed management
2 Several fail safe features
3 Five super bright LED
4 Automatic warning alarm on high temperature(buzzer alarm and LED flash)
5 Lighted enclosure in a clear case
The product:
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The box is in the same form as the fan controller. On the sides we find some info about the controller and some specifications.
The fan controller is available in different colors but in my case it's blue.
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Included with the controller there is a piece of paper that has some more info about it and there was also 2 pieces of veclro that has sticker on the back of it so you can mount the
fan controller somewhere in the case. Here are the power connectors that clearly say where they should be connected :)
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The controller is in the shape of a pyramid. It has two connectors that can support up to four fans. The controller is in acrylic so the leds can shine through.
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On the tip of the controller we have a thermal sensor that can sense when the case gets hot so it can speed the fans up.
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We can see that this fan controller looks very nice in the dark and gives you a modded look to your case.
Conclusion:
After testing this product for awhile I became more and more impressed with it. It controls the fans and alarms the user when something goes wrong with the fan.
All this comes in a tiny pyramid shaped fan controller that also looks good on top of everything. Sunbeam has made a really good product that we are giving our recommendations to and a
5 out of 5 for a great tiny product that saves you from alot of noise and worries.
Pros:
+ Looks good
+ Controlls the fans and alarms you if something is wrong with one of them
+ Small
+ Velcro included so you can mount it anywhere
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