BitFenix Recon Fan Controller
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Reviews(61)
Looks fantastic, 5 x 10w channels, alarm, touchscreen, internet connectivity via motherboard, extra temp probes and 3 pin extensions included.
Not really a con but fan step adjustment is 100rpm's, would have like 50rpm steps for better granularity. Recon software needs to be downloaded from Bitfenix's website. Would have liked to have ability to dim panel as it is bright, options are on and off only. Finally I would also have liked an option to lock the screen as occasionally I have touched the screen by mistake and changed settings.
Initially I purchased this to control my watercooling pump and the fans sitting on the two rads, however although the pump comes with pwm functionality it did not work with the controller. No biggy. I have hooked up 5 fans to the controller and it works perfectly in auto or manual mode. The controller is plugged in to a usb connection on the motherboard and once the Recon software is downloaded and installed the controller can be controlled from a windows application. The windows application allows for saved profiles, so I have a few setup for silent computing, gaming and benchmarking. Very polished fan controller and at a great price point.
Controls 5 fans.
Temp. thermistors tested good for 2 sig. figs within range of 20-70 C.
The screen is trash.
The software hasn't been updated in over a year and is also trash.
The tape is useless.
Software - use Phoebetria.
Thermistor mounting - superglue and zip ties.
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Features & Details
- SofTouch, ABS Plastic, Steel
- Fan Channels x 5
- Temperature Channels x 5
- Max Watts / Channel 10W
- Measurement Frequency Every 0.1 - 0.4 Seconds
- Temperature Alarm Range 30 Degrees -90 Degrees
- Temperature Range 0 - 100 Degrees
Specifications
| Brand | BitFenix |
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| Model | BFA-RCN-KS-RP |
| Compatibility | 5.25" Drive Bay |
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| Material | SofTouch, ABS Plastic, Steel |
| Dimensions | 5.59" x 2.64" x 1.69" |
| Features | Fan Channels x 5 Temperature Channels x 5 Max Watts / Channel 10W Measurement Frequency Every 0.1 - 0.4 Seconds Temperature Alarm Range 30 Degrees - 90 Degrees Temperature Range 0 - 100 Degrees Internet Connected for Mobile Devices Touchscreen Controls Dual Processor Technology System Status Monitoring SFive Channel Thermal Control System Status Monitoring BitFenix SofTouch Bezel |
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| First Listed on Newegg | August 03, 2012 |
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