Fractal Design Adjust 108 Fan Controller Review

Overclockers.com · 03-07-13, 09:06 AM

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Mostly known for their cases, fans, and power supplies, Fractal Design looks to add fan controllers to their product lineup with the release of their new Adjust 108. Sporting a brushed aluminum panel and a stout 36 watts per channel, it certainly looks like the Adjust 108 has the right DNA to be a contender in the competitive fan controller market. In terms of the aesthetic value it brings to your computer system, "Simple but clean" is the idea behind the Adjust 108. So, let's have a look at the Adjust 108 and see if the performance, specifications, and looks all come together in a worthy package.

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briansun1 · 03-07-13, 11:34 AM

looks cool

BigHeadClan · 03-07-13, 03:07 PM

I've been keeping an eye out for a nice fan controller, if this comes in green it's a done deal!

musicfan · 03-07-13, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the helpful review. Sounds like a nice controller, priced competitively. Did you get a chance to try the LED jumper to "off" to see if the face got completely dark so someone could use it in a bedroom PC? Thanks.

Lvcoyote · 03-07-13, 03:36 PM

Yes, off is just that, completely off!

Boulard83 · 03-07-13, 03:58 PM

Great review again !

Robert17 · 03-07-13, 05:32 PM

Very nice, both review & write-up. Thanks.

Culbrelai · 03-07-13, 06:03 PM

Oooooh, this might be my solution for controlling these two damn loud MassCools that are currently turned off but that I'd love to be blowing at my GTX 670, but without blowin my ears off

QUESTION: though

Those little sliders, are they only like 3 position, or can you control the fans from 1% to 100% speed? My Cosmos II's fan controller is only 3 position and it's inadequate for my needz.

vanibanez · 03-07-13, 06:12 PM

I just ordered one!

Omsion · 03-07-13, 10:27 PM

Wonder if this will come as default in some of their future cases.

briansun1 · 03-07-13, 10:43 PM

question any things that you though were really bad about it?

Conumdrum · 03-07-13, 10:44 PM

Nice review. 36 watts per channel is nice.

Voltage drop is pretty normal, you never get 100% voltage/RPM from a fan controller.

Looks like a decent minimalist controller. I like the option of making the display dark or less dimm.

Set it, change the jumper, forget it. No silly bling lights. Good for a Media PC where the light can distract from my 80" screen.

SilverJeep · 03-08-13, 07:11 AM

This looks like a really nice controller for $30.

I have a Sunbeam Rheobus, and it didn't come with the fan cable extensions, which I really wish it had, and I dont' care for the bright blue/red LED lights. The 108 seems to fix both those issues for me.

Lvcoyote · 03-09-13, 02:34 PM

Hi Guys,
To answer a few of your questions.....

The sliders are not limited to positions, and control from beginning voltage to 100%. Be advise however, that you can't completely turn off a fan. See the review for an explanation of this.

I can't answer for sure if Fractal Design will factory install this controller in future case releases, my gut tells me probably not though. You can certainly add it yourself easily enough though.

As far as any complaints with the unit, none really. It works extremely well. In rare occasions, some my want to completely shut off a fan but won't be able too with the Adjust 108. Other than that I really didn't run into any issues at all with it.

Thanks guys!

Culbrelai · 03-09-13, 06:17 PM

Thanks a lot, definately gonna buy it now, its such a small cost for so much gain.

Wish I could find a better place than Amazon though, they're charging $40 with shipping, :L

Why u no newegg?

Lvcoyote · 03-09-13, 06:39 PM

Just grab it from NCIX..... it's only $30 there.
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=750...actal%20Design

vanibanez · 03-13-13, 07:11 PM

Just got mine installed. The only issue I had was that one fan I have is 2 wire only, the led's won't illuminate because the controller looks for rpm's but it still controls the voltage. So I ordered some fans with 3 wirea instead.

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Culbrelai Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA	Oooooh, this might be my solution for controlling these two damn loud MassCools that are currently turned off but that I'd love to be blowing at my GTX 670, but without blowin my ears off QUESTION: though Those little sliders, are they only like 3 position, or can you control the fans from 1% to 100% speed? My Cosmos II's fan controller is only 3 position and it's inadequate for my needz. __________________ Current: PowerBragger 10,000 Case: CM Cosmos II MoBo: EVGA SR-2 CPUs: 2x Xeon E5620 @ 3.51GHz 24/7 Cooling: 2x CM 212 EVO PSU: Corsair AX1200 RAM: 24GB Corsair XMS3 1333mhz GFX: Zotac GTX 670 4GB Monitor: ASUS VE248H @ 1080p, 60hz, 2ms response HDD: 2TB WD Caviar Black OS drive, with 1TB & 400GB drives additionally. And how come the long haired nvidia guy hasnt burst in yet like the coolaid guy in family guy? "OH YEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!"
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Conumdrum Mutant Forrespondent Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas	Nice review. 36 watts per channel is nice. Voltage drop is pretty normal, you never get 100% voltage/RPM from a fan controller. Looks like a decent minimalist controller. I like the option of making the display dark or less dimm. Set it, change the jumper, forget it. No silly bling lights. Good for a Media PC where the light can distract from my 80" screen. __________________ All stock for now, no need for more, but it's gonna be soon methinks. Giga Xtreme 58 mobo i7 965 ES D0 step Corsair 1600 6 gig SLI GTX470 OC when I need it to 870 GPU/1725 mem EK HF nickle blue top CPU block (free from Eddie) Koolance 470 waterblocks One big loop, two 120x3 rads. Pa 120.3 and XSPC RX 120x3. Swiftech 35x pump with V2 restop. GT AP15 fans. Banchetto Tech Station 120 GB SSD, and a few other drives. 1000W UltraX3 PSU, 900 watt (1500VA UPS 27" ASUS VG 3D/Nvidia V2 3D glasses and 24" Acer H243H UPS is 1500 PFCLCD
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SilverJeep Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Providence, RI	This looks like a really nice controller for $30. I have a Sunbeam Rheobus, and it didn't come with the fan cable extensions, which I really wish it had, and I dont' care for the bright blue/red LED lights. The 108 seems to fix both those issues for me.
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03-09-13, 02:34 PM	#14
Lvcoyote Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Omak, WA	Hi Guys, To answer a few of your questions..... The sliders are not limited to positions, and control from beginning voltage to 100%. Be advise however, that you can't completely turn off a fan. See the review for an explanation of this. I can't answer for sure if Fractal Design will factory install this controller in future case releases, my gut tells me probably not though. You can certainly add it yourself easily enough though. As far as any complaints with the unit, none really. It works extremely well. In rare occasions, some my want to completely shut off a fan but won't be able too with the Adjust 108. Other than that I really didn't run into any issues at all with it. Thanks guys! __________________ EVGA X79 FTW, i7-3930K, G.Skill RipJawsZ 4X4Gb DDR3 1866, HIS HD 7950 IceQ X2 Boost Clock, Corsair 700D w/800D Window, Corsair TX850W PSU, Kingston 3K SSD 240Gb, Plextor SATA Blu-Ray, Swiftech Apogee XT R2 CPU Block, Alphacool Laing DDC-Pump Ultra Water Tank, 360 Black Ice Extreme Radiator, Windows 8 Pro X64 Heatware
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03-09-13, 06:17 PM	#15
Culbrelai Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA	Thanks a lot, definately gonna buy it now, its such a small cost for so much gain. Wish I could find a better place than Amazon though, they're charging $40 with shipping, :L Why u no newegg? __________________ Current: PowerBragger 10,000 Case: CM Cosmos II MoBo: EVGA SR-2 CPUs: 2x Xeon E5620 @ 3.51GHz 24/7 Cooling: 2x CM 212 EVO PSU: Corsair AX1200 RAM: 24GB Corsair XMS3 1333mhz GFX: Zotac GTX 670 4GB Monitor: ASUS VE248H @ 1080p, 60hz, 2ms response HDD: 2TB WD Caviar Black OS drive, with 1TB & 400GB drives additionally. And how come the long haired nvidia guy hasnt burst in yet like the coolaid guy in family guy? "OH YEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!"
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03-09-13, 06:39 PM	#16
Lvcoyote Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Omak, WA	Just grab it from NCIX..... it's only $30 there. http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=750...actal%20Design __________________ EVGA X79 FTW, i7-3930K, G.Skill RipJawsZ 4X4Gb DDR3 1866, HIS HD 7950 IceQ X2 Boost Clock, Corsair 700D w/800D Window, Corsair TX850W PSU, Kingston 3K SSD 240Gb, Plextor SATA Blu-Ray, Swiftech Apogee XT R2 CPU Block, Alphacool Laing DDC-Pump Ultra Water Tank, 360 Black Ice Extreme Radiator, Windows 8 Pro X64 Heatware
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03-13-13, 07:11 PM	#17
vanibanez Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: newfoundland, canada	Just got mine installed. The only issue I had was that one fan I have is 2 wire only, the led's won't illuminate because the controller looks for rpm's but it still controls the voltage. So I ordered some fans with 3 wirea instead. __________________ CPU........AMD Phenom II 1090T@3.87GHz (215x18) MB..........Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H-890GX Ver 2.1 RAM........G. Skill 4x4GB sniper series @1720(215x8) Vid..........Sapphire HD6870 GPU 1Ghz Mem 1250Mhz Case.......AZZA Solano 1000 Blue HD..........1xMushkin Chronos 240Gb SSD & 2xSeagate 1TB SATA3 PS...........Antec TP650w "I would if I could....but I can't, so I won't"
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