Looks Great, Doesn't Perform!
01/17/2014
This review is from: Lamptron FC5 V2 Black Fan Controller, 4 Channels 30W per Channel, LCD Display w/ 7 Colors, Aluminum Front Bezel, Large Display for Fan Speed, Voltage, plus Temperature & Fan Failure Alarm
Pros:
- Great build quality, solid construction
- Bright, Clear LED screen
- Quality sleeved fan extensions
- Looks GREAT in my case, fit well in my 5.25" bay
Cons:
- Dial Knobs only control voltage from 0 (turned all the way left: OFF) to 45 (turned right) degrees. HUGE PROBLEM.
Overall Review:
I was excited to receive this item after reading mixed reviews on forums. However, after getting everything wired up, plugged in, and turned on - the controller knobs only work between 0 and 45 degrees, where 0 is OFF, and 45 is MAX RPM/V. Anything in between is extremely fickle and you have to turn the dial very slowly to get any voltage response.
Its almost impossible to fine tune it, as if you turn it either way it will either throttle off or stay at max. This is a HUGE problem and renders the fan controller obsolete as the point of me purchasing this controller was to fine tune my build to comfortable noise levels.
When I bought this product there was only 1 review on Newegg and it gave favorable reviews, however now after struggling with this product for about an hour last night, I came on Newegg and noticed new reviews for this product, of which half are having my problem as well.
Instead of waiting for a RMA, I'm thinking about trying to just get a refund for this product, its either defective, or doesn't work as intended.
Other Reviewers have stated:
"Low-end voltage regulation is absurdly jumpy - moving the potentiometer, for example, one millimeter can suddenly result in a five volt change."
"The control knobs that are supposed to provide "Stepless Speed Control" can physically turn about 270 degrees; however the actual control range is only about 5-10 degrees."
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