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That $40 RGB fan controller was a total scam on my build
Bought a cheap RGB fan controller off eBay last month for $40, thought it would sync my 6 fans easily. Turns out the software was buggy as heck on Windows 11 and it bricked after 3 days, now my fans just spin at max speed constantly. Lost $40 and had to manually rewire everything to my motherboard instead. Anyone dealt with a fake or faulty fan controller that just ruins your airflow setup?
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alex_coleman9h ago
Was it really a scam though or did you just get unlucky with a dud? Most cheap controllers work fine if you know what you're getting into, and $40 for 6 fan control isn't terrible if it's actually the software that's the problem. Did you try it on a different PC or just immediately toss it?
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betty_scott188h ago
Has anyone else had a fan controller die on them same week as their surge protector, or is that just my special brand of bad luck? In my experience, $40 for anything RGB on eBay is playing tech roulette, your mileage may vary. I've learned the hard way that cheaping out on fan control just means more noise and headache later.
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