Vantec Nexus NXP-205 3.5" Fan Controller
Vantec Nexus NXP-205 3.5" Fan Controller
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btw.....when turning the knobs is there any kind of resistance?
or is this the exact same as the one that takes up the 5.25 bay, just smaller in size?
There is noticable resistance.
This one is far different. Look at the pics in the review, you'll see it is made differently and better.
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Well, this was sent to me from extensiontech:
<i>Well then, our review is delayed, no ETA, because the Pulse Width Modulation timings used on the NXP-205's causes LED fans to flicker. The units have been in R&D for a very long time, but at that time of design, LED fans weren't as popular as they are now. Vantec is looking into fixing the problem as we speak. The NXP-205's have not shipped to resellers according to Vantec also. You'll just have to wait until they fix the problem. The units do work fine with non-LED fans! But to have to say that if you put any LED fan on your unit, they will flicker, is not acceptable to me, nor Vantec. In addition, the variable voltage is supposed to go from 7 volts to 12. Unfortunately, the low volt settings on my review samples only hit 9.1 volts on low. Vantec is aware of this also, and is looking into it. Enough said.</i>
Mine doesn't have those problems. But it is good to know Vantec is looking into that.
I have it connected to 2 led fans now, np at all and no flickering.
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Looking specifically for any flicker, now I see some slight from an led fan. But that is only on low speed.
<i>Well then, our review is delayed, no ETA, because the Pulse Width Modulation timings used on the NXP-205's causes LED fans to flicker. The units have been in R&D for a very long time, but at that time of design, LED fans weren't as popular as they are now. Vantec is looking into fixing the problem as we speak. The NXP-205's have not shipped to resellers according to Vantec also. You'll just have to wait until they fix the problem. The units do work fine with non-LED fans! But to have to say that if you put any LED fan on your unit, they will flicker, is not acceptable to me, nor Vantec. In addition, the variable voltage is supposed to go from 7 volts to 12. Unfortunately, the low volt settings on my review samples only hit 9.1 volts on low. Vantec is aware of this also, and is looking into it. Enough said.</i>
Mine doesn't have those problems. But it is good to know Vantec is looking into that.
I have it connected to 2 led fans now, np at all and no flickering.
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Looking specifically for any flicker, now I see some slight from an led fan. But that is only on low speed.
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Thats really nice, and its exactly what i need for that empty floppy bay on the case i just modded..
Good review Mike, is it available retail yet?
Good review Mike, is it available retail yet?
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Not available yet. They need to work out a few small bugs first.
Vantec has another new one that does control on/off AND has a built-in inverter for cold cathodes. Includes 2 blue ones:
http://www.vantecusa.com/nxp301.html
But it fits a 5.25" bay.
Vantec has another new one that does control on/off AND has a built-in inverter for cold cathodes. Includes 2 blue ones:
http://www.vantecusa.com/nxp301.html
But it fits a 5.25" bay.
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No buzz on this one. The first vantec fan controller was a pos, but looks like they learned from their mistakes.
I believe they say to only use one fan per channel is "just in case". Protecting their butt, basically. I tried 2 fans on one channel for a few hours when testing it in another setup, had no problems.
I believe they say to only use one fan per channel is "just in case". Protecting their butt, basically. I tried 2 fans on one channel for a few hours when testing it in another setup, had no problems.
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