Editing Noise (section)

== Fan Controllers and Resistors==
[[File:gelid-speedtouch6.jpg|250px|border|right]]If you have a [[whitebox]] homelab or similar, it may be worthwhile considering using a custom fan controller, which is either manual or automatic (based on temperature sensors inside your case). These are generally available to sit inside a standard 5.25" or 3.5" drive bay.

You can also retro-fit resistor and variable resistor fan controller cables to your case and CPU fans which will reduce the power reaching the fan, the speed of the fan, and hence the noise! Again this is at your own risk!

As cool as LCD fan controllers look, you may be better off going with something simple like a [http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=206 Zalman Fanmate 2], and spending your budget elsewhere, such as on extra RAM for your hosts!