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http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6726/fc5x.jpg
It's a new release. 7 possible backlight colors on the LCD readout. Smaller Lamptron logo in white. Multifunction display allows user to select Farenheit or Celsius or Voltage. 3/4" aluminum CNC milled face. 4 channels.
Looks pretty spiffy to me. I'll know more when I get my hands on one.:up:
The official MSRP for the FC-5 is $54.99
whats with the green bar on the top? is that visible
and whats the expected price
It looks like the pictures may have just been taken at an angle and you're just seeing the PCB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manicdan
the FC-2 blows with its PWMs
if this is different i'm all for it
but I got the fc2 and was dismayed by the awful buzzing of nearly every fan even some pwm ones
It looks good, with a lot of color choices, and with a higher wattage compared to Sentry 2.
30W / Channel that's quite awesome :eek:
Really like this, when is release and what will cost be?
Price and availability TBA.
Wow! It's really classy looking. Just in time for my new build, as long as they become available in the next month or so.
:D
Pretty! :D
Waiting for pricing! :yepp:
Lamtron makes the best switch based fan controllers but their last adjustable one blew, the fans were louder running at lower speeds then at full, and they made it 2mm too wide so you had to hammer it into the case (I chose not to use it instead)
Well I have only use the FC-3 http://www.lamptron.com/product.php?p_id=58
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1896/fc3de.jpg
It works/fits fine on the AC Ryan Blackfires I put in this build...
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3115/phase1034.jpg
BTW I purchased that FC-3 (not a freebie from Lamptron).
your photo makies it look a hair wider than the cd rom drive. not sure if thats true or not without actually having it in hand
I had one for review, and I literally had to pound it in with the palm of my hand for it to slide into the case. It looked pretty cool, but just was a bit too big.
It is, and if you have a case where the drive bay is made with precise measurements like the Lian Li cases it will scrape up the inside as its pushed in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manicdan
The official MSRP for the FC-5 is $54.99
$54.99 is a bit too steep, at least for me.
That's a lotta cheese to be sure.
Any thoughts on where to buy it?
glad to see your still in the game with lamptron there cyber
New pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...foldsg/FC5.jpg
http://www.freemodding.it/varie/lamptron-fc5.jpg
(Volts, F or C temps in the bottom line display.)
EDIT: MSRP is $54.99.
It looks great!
So it shows fan rpm too?
I'll be receiving a pair to review shortly.
Yes it shows RPM or Temp
do you think you can run ddc 3.2's with these? since the pump is only 18w and each channel can do 30w, there should be no problems right?
I will be interested to see how it controls a pump. But I won't be able to report anything concrete until Lamptron releases me from the NDA.
WOW that thing looks sweet
Nope. Scythe is better .
Scythe SUCKS
According to Lamptron customer support, these should be hitting the shelves in the US next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberDruid
I don't know about that...Quote:
Originally Posted by WaterFlex
I d be interested to see how this performs.
I have the sunbeamtech rheobus extreme, which is six dials 30W a channel, which suits my needs, but I do miss having a cool LED display unit like that!! haha.
Reviews soon?
Im keeping my eyes peeled on this one too. It looks very sweet.
I would be all over this if only it had a dot matrix LCD :(
will pick this up if it doesnt HUMMMMM
Looks very cool. Gonna have to keep my eyes open for some reviews.
Review the thing yourself: it's for sale at PPC.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=26486
I am still under NDA:shrug:
under nda even though its out to buy lmao
Yeah makes me feel really useful.:shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesrt2004
Maybe you can tell me something, if you know, of course. When we plug, for example, two fans to one channel, does it still show RPM?Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberDruid
sounds fATImilINTELarQuote:
Originally Posted by Jamesrt2004
:ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by jmke
Yeah it's the way of the world I guess...
And I can't tell you guys anything about it...sorry.
hehe lame i just hope it doesnt make fans buzz :( that would suck as i really like this
Me too... If this turns out silent and with RPM display even if two fans are plugged into the same channel, I'm so buying one and ditching my Scythe Kaze Master Ace.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesrt2004
No fan controller will give you accurate RPM for more than one RPM lead. Think about it. You are getting one tick per cyle per fan. Add more fans all you get are more ticks...which will likely occur at different cadences which would likely be interpretted as an overly high and erratic speed which would be of no statistical importance.
lol i was thiknig earliar if it would confuse it and make it think it's double the rpm? i guess then it could work?/ but i guess its not as easy as thatQuote:
Originally Posted by CyberDruid
+1 on the humming question. I would be interested in knowing that.
Also curious: Can you turn the display off after adjusting it (ideally without pulling it's plug)? Some of us can appreciate having fan controllers and having a display sometimes, but really don't need any additional lighting 24/7.
A guy on OverClock rushed out to get one from PPC so I guess he'll probably have it in hand and give us the scoop before they lift my NDA :ROTF:
No news on this yet?
yeah cyber whens your nda up buddy?
I dunno.
I assume you have asked about the NDA being lifted so you can give your review to the world and people can think about buying these?
They will let me know I am sure.
Any more info on this? I'm looking for a fan controller atm and this looks good, can't find it anywhere in the uk. And suggestions for high wattage black/red fan controllers? i don't really have the time (or soldering iron) to mod an fc-2 and the fan buzzing people have mentioned is worrying
Was ready to buy an FC-3, then saw this. Much more pretty. Wonder if it is as heavy duty as FC-3?
It is. Very solid.Quote:
Originally Posted by bitbum
Review here.