If you're rocking a full NZXT set up, the NZXT RGB & Fan Controller is a convenient, compact, and easy-to-use fan controller, allowing complete control over your fans and RGBs. Once installed, you can control your cooling and lighting effects in your PC using NZXT CAM software. The NZXT RGB & Fan Controller is well built and includes plenty of fan splitters, ideal for any PC enthusiast. Unfortunately these don't come included as standard. However, things can get a little tricky when using standard RGB accessories as you'll need to use separate lighting connection cables. However, if you want to control your fans and RGBs via Windows software, you'll need to connect the hub via USB to your motherboard.ĭesign with NZXT products in mind, setup is simple if your PC is using NZXT products. To power the hub, you'll jsut need a single SATA cable.

Although this is an external PC fan controller, it's small in size and lightweight enough to be discreet. The NZXT RGB & Fan Controller features three 10W fan ports and two addressable RGB channels. For novice users, this may not be a suitable option due to the added complexity of the controls, however, for entry-level PC professionals, the prcoess is simple and doesn't require much maintenance. While the setup of the ARCTIC Case Fan Hub is simple, controlling your fans is achieved through your PC's BIOS. When your system needs cooling, all of the fans will work at the same time, however, if you only want some of your fans to spin, you'll need to disconnect them. Included in the box you'll get two adhesive EVA pads, two adhesive magnet pads, and a SATA cable. The RPM of the first fan connected to the fan slot is read and returned to the system, setting PWM signal synchronously to all fans. This PC fan controller is compatible with three and four-pin fans, and if you don't have enough fan headers on your motherboard, the fan hub can expand this by up to nine more. The hub is easy to install and tucks away neatly to save space. The ARCTIC Case Fan Hub is a 10-fold PWM fan distrubutor that draws power from your PC's PSU via a SATA cable.

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