№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Noctua NA-FC1 | 4.75 | The best value for money. External fastening. The most popular in Russia |
2 | Akasa FC.SIX AK-FC-08BKV2 | 4.55 | The largest number of lines of control |
3 | Thermaltake Commander FT | 4.35 | Touch control display. Automatic mode of operation. The best set of sensors |
4 | DEXP CR-6025U | 4.20 | The most impressive functionality. Best price |
5 | Akasa AK-FC-06U3BK | 4.05 | Compact 3.5" form factor |
Reobas is a useful gadget that allows you to adjust the speed of the fans of the computer cooling system, thereby changing its power depending on the load on the PC. It is most often used in gaming systems, where it allows not only to provide effective cooling, but also to reduce the noise level when it is required during idle periods. In addition, reobass provide the ability to connect more fans than provided by the motherboard, plus many models are able to collect information about the temperature inside the case, power consumption, etc.
Top 5. Akasa AK-FC-06U3BK
This model received a small-sized case, designed for installation in 3.5-inch bays, which allows the fan controller to be used in compact PC system units
- Average price: 1799 rubles.
- Country: Taiwan
- Number of control lines: 3
- Control type: manual, mechanical
- Power connector type: 1x 4 pin Molex/3x 3-pin
- Parameter Measurement: No
Enough budget reobas for entry-level gaming PCs. It has three fan speed control lines, but without the ability to measure speed and temperature, i.e. adjustment will have to be done "by eye". Adjustment is carried out through separate “knobs”, which allows you to selectively turn off or speed up the necessary fans, providing the computer with exactly as much cooling airflow as required for a specific task. There is also a modest additional functionality, expressed by two USB 3.0 ports for flash drives or external hard drives. We add that this model is mounted in 3.5-inch bays, which allows it to be used in the most compact cases. In addition, users note the tendency of the gadget to overheat and talk about the lack of a downward speed adjustment range.
- Compact 3.5" form factor
- Ease of installation and setup
- Three separate fan control lines
- Affordable price
- Simple control functionality
- Minimum of additional options
- Narrow speed range
- Only 12 months factory warranty
- Possible overheating during prolonged use
Top 4. DEXP CR-6025U
In addition to the direct duties of adjusting the fan speed, this reobas also has a built-in card reader, a pair of USB 3.0 ports and an e-SATA connector, which allows you to connect additional gadgets through the device.
This fan controller from a Russian brand with Chinese production is the most affordable in the domestic market of accessories for computer cooling systems.
- Average price: 1300 rubles.
- Country Russia
- Number of control lines: 2
- Control type: manual, mechanical
- Power connector type: 1x Molex 4-pin/2x 3-pin
- Measurement parameters: no
A very interesting model was released by the Russian company DEXP. The CR-6025U has the simplest no-frills black case. Reobas is suitable for entry-level and mid-level systems, plus office builds. If you want, you can install it in a top gaming PC, but this model is not about aesthetics and supports only 2 fans, while gaming systems use an average of 5 or more turntables. The “office” character of this reobas is also emphasized by the front panel. It has a lot of ports, including 2 USB 3.0. There is an eSATA port, microphone and headphone output, plus TF, M2 and more. In general, for a working PC, that's it.
- Simple design
- Very low price
- There is additional functionality
- Informative user manual
- No parameter measurement options
- Only manual control
- Only two fan headers
- Thin and short Molex cables
- Only 1 year warranty
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Top 3. Thermaltake Commander FT
Reobas stands out from the competition with a large information screen with the option of touch control settings
Commander FT is the only participant in the rating that supports automatic fan speed control depending on temperature parameters
This controller received two types of sensors: fan speed and temperature measurement at one point
- Average price: 3300 rubles.
- Country: Taiwan
- Number of control lines: 5
- Control type: manual / automatic, touch
- Power connector type: 1x 4 pin Molex/5x 3 pin
- Parameter measurement: temperature/rotation speed
A beautiful and multifunctional reobas with a touch control panel, which greatly simplifies the setup process and looks modern, fitting into the design of any gaming PC. On the other hand, there are complaints about the display: the backlight quickly dims, and the screen itself gets very hot, which leads to failure. In general, the gadget withstands 1 warranty year easily, and then how lucky. Otherwise, this is the best possible gadget of its class, which has not only a manual mode, but also an automatic one with three settings depending on the temperature inside the computer case. True, the temperature can only be measured at one point, and not in the area of each of the five supported fans.
- Touch control panel
- Informative display
- 5 independent control lines
- Automatic speed control option
- Temperature and speed sensors
- Display prone to burn-in
- Case gets very hot
- Only one temperature sensor
- Only 1 year factory warranty
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Top 2. Akasa FC.SIX AK-FC-08BKV2
This reobas offers the ability to connect up to 6 fans at the same time with the option of individually adjusting the rotation speed for each of them
- Average price: 3000 rubles.
- Country: Taiwan
- Number of control lines: 6
- Control type: manual, mechanical
- Power connector type: 1x 4 pin Molex/6x 3-pin
- Parameter measurement: rotation speed
An interesting model with a minimalistic but stylish design for dark PC cases. This reobas allows you to manually control up to 6 fans with a wide range of speed control up to their complete stop, i.e. turning off unnecessary elements of the cooling system during computer downtime. The gadget is supplemented with separate indicators for each channel with a modest blue backlight, but the additional options end there, the manufacturer has not provided any USB connectors, card readers and other things. What's more, the controller only comes with a 6-month factory warranty, which is the worst service offer in our ranking. Partly because of this, the cost of the device is considered by many to be unnecessarily high.
- Connecting up to 6 fans
- Rotation speed sensor
- Fan stop option
- blue backlight
- Ease of installation and connection
- No additional functionality
- No temperature control
- Only manual control
- Warranty only 6 months
- Overcharge
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Top 1. Noctua NA-FC1
According to reviews and the opinion of market experts, this model demonstrates the best ratio of production quality, reliability in operation and the price of the gadget, which is also confirmed by the 6-year official factory warranty.
The small-sized fan controller is made in the most compact form factor, providing for external mounting on a PC case or table using adhesive tape
Due to ease of use, reliability and affordability, this gadget is the best-selling reobas in Russia
- Average price: 1750 rubles.
- Country: Austria
- Number of control lines: 1 for 3 fans
- Control type: Manual, mechanical
- Power connector type: 1x 4 pin Molex
- Parameter Measurement: No
Unusual reobas with a compact design that provides for external mounting outside the PC system unit. It has only one “twist” for adjustment, and up to three fans can be connected at the same time. This has both a plus - maximum ease of control, and a minus - it is necessary to use fans with the same speed characteristics, otherwise they will blow with different power, which will worsen the cooling of the computer. In general, the gadget is very reliable, the manufacturer even measures out a 6-year warranty, but in the reviews, users consider the cost too high against the background of low functionality.
- Smooth speed control
- Ease of installation and use
- Splitter for three fans
- Compact dimensions
- 6 years factory warranty
- No separate fan control
- External installation is not suitable for everyone
- No additional functionality
- Requires the use of identical coolers
- Overcharge
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How to choose reobas for PC?
As a result, we will give a couple of tips on buying reobass. You should not overpay for expensive models like Lamptron CU423. They cost 2-3 times more expensive, but there is no particular efficiency or convenience behind them. The optimum would be a model in the price segment up to 4000 rubles, more is not needed. The touch screen is nice, but simple controls are better.
Look closely at models with a wide range of adjustments if you are interested in a model with joysticks, so that there are no situations when you raise the speed from a minimum to a maximum with a slight movement of your hand. It is better to take a model with a margin - from 4 turntables will be the best choice.