Fan & RGB controllers

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Fan and ARGB controllers and hubs from Lamptron, Lian Li, NZXT and Phanteks, for builds with more fans and lights than the motherboard can run. Check connectors and software first, and pay in BTC, ETH or USDT.

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Buying fan & rgb controllers at HodlChip

A controller takes over when the motherboard runs out of headers, or when you want one app, or none at all, to manage every fan and light. There are three main types:

  • Standalone controllers with their own temperature probes, buttons or display run fan curves and lighting effects without software.
  • Software-controlled hubs connect to an internal USB header and are set up in the maker's app, with fan curves based on CPU, GPU or liquid temperature.
  • Brand system controllers, such as Lian Li's controller for its wireless UNI FAN models, only work with that brand's fans.

Before you buy, count your fans and lights and check their connectors: 4-pin PWM for fans, 3-pin 5 V for ARGB lighting, or a brand's own cable. Most controllers draw power from a SATA connector, and software-controlled models need a free internal USB 2.0 header. Check whether the app runs on your operating system, since many are Windows-only.

For simple splitting without control, see the hubs and splitters in fan accessories. Fans are in case fans, and LED strips in RGB lighting.

Questions about fan & rgb controllers

Why use a fan controller instead of motherboard headers?
Motherboards have a limited number of fan and ARGB headers, each with a current limit. A controller adds channels with their own SATA power, can group fans by zone and, on standalone models, runs fan curves without any software.
Will a controller work with fans from another brand?
Generic controllers work with standard 4-pin PWM fans and 3-pin 5 V ARGB lighting from any brand. Controllers made for a brand system, such as wireless or daisy-chained fan families, only work with that brand's fans, so check the compatibility list.
Do I need software for a fan controller?
It depends on the model. Standalone controllers use their own sensors, buttons or display; software-controlled hubs connect to an internal USB header and are set up in the maker's app, which may run on Windows only.