Enermax UC-A8FATR4 4-Channel Ultimate Fan Controller

Company: Enermax
Product: UC-A8FATR4 4-Channel Fan Controller
Street Price: ~$40 USD
Date Reviewed: February 13, 2004
Reviewed By: Daniel Swords aka rds0811
Rating: (8.5/10)

Specifications:

Here are the specs. as given in the user's guide (it unfortunately does not provide a spec for max current output):

Conclusions:

There is a lot to be said for this fan controller. It has some of the coolest features available in fan controllers today, but there are some simple loose ends that should be tied up to make it a better overall package.

I would buy this controller. Even though there are some cons, most are easily dealt with by using a little creativity. The unit looks and works great once everything is setup, although I do have to wonder about the way the LCD display appears faded from a straight-on angle.

Thanks again to CrazyPC for supplying the fan controller.

Pros:
 - Great Packaging
 - Tons of Features
 - Very Attractive
 - Extra Face Plate Included
 - Lots of LEDs
 - Four Temperature Probes
 - Wide Fan RPM Range
 - RPM / Temperature Alarms
 - Dual-Color LCD Display
 - Quality Construction

Cons:
 - No 4-pin Molex Fan Connectors / Adapters
 - Manual Is Poorly Written
 - No Wire Management Accessories
 - Can Be Difficult To Use With Non-Standard Drive Rails
 - Low RPM Alarms Can't Be Turned Off Manually
 - LCD Display Can Be Difficult To Read Looking Straight On (Most likely an isolated case for me though)

I give this controller an 8.5/10 rating because it does what it's designed to do, it does it well, and it looks good doing it.

Rating: 8.5/10