There is a fine line between obtaining peak cooling performance and having a whisper quiet system. Many of the higher end cases come with fans that have speed controls accessible from outside of the case., the Antec P182 is one such model. Unfortunately, these controls are usually dip switches and can only adjust the speed from low to medium to high. This type of set up prevents fine control of the fan speeds and thus the volume of the fans.

To help gain more precise control of our fans, Scythe has sent us the KazeMaster KM01-SL Fan Controller and Temperature Monitor. This unit fits in the 5.25” bay of any standard case. The KazeMaster is capable of monitoring up to four fans and four separate temperature probes. It even features an alarm for fan failures and high temperature readings, plus, all this information is presented on a beautiful VFD screen.

How well does the KazeMaster control the cooling and volume of your case fans? Let’s take a closer look. Let’s get started…..

Scythe "KAZE MASTER 5.25" Multi Channel Fan Controller Review

Reviewed by: Tomas Ratas

Sponsor: Scythe

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Scythe "KAZE MASTER 5.25" Multi Channel Fan Controller

Stylish 5.25inch Multi Channel Fan Controller to control up to 4 fans and display up to 4 temperature figures.

Passive safety alarm feature is build-in to safely monitor and protect your systems!

You have also “fan stop function” by turning the knob to counter-clockwise all the way to stop the fan. Not to forget the stylish wide view angle and high contrast VFD display to provide clear viewing.

4 Fans Controller and 4 Temperature Display.

Passive Safety Alarm Feature is Build-In!

Clear and Stylish VFD Display!

Price:$42.80

Specs:

Model Name: Kaze Master 5.25

Model Number: KM01-BK (Black) KM01-SL (Silver)

Manufacturer: Scythe Co., Ltd. Japan

Dimension (W x H x D): 148.5 x 42.5 x 63 mm

Display Dimension: 114 x 20 mm

DC Input: 5V or 12V (From PC Power Supply)

Fan Adjustment Range: 3.7V (±10%) ~ 12V (±10%)

Fan Channel:4

Maximum Fan Ampere per Channel: 1A per channel

Fan Speed Range: 0 ~ 7500 rpm (Display Range: 30rpm Incremental)

* Package indicates the maximum range as 9,990 rpm, but the actual range is 7,500 rpm.

Temperature Module Channel: 4

Temperature Range: 0 ~ 100°C / 32 ~ 199.9°F

Measurement Frequency: Every 2 Seconds

Weight: 165 g

NOTICE: Please be aware that the KM01’s panels have a thin layer of plastic that can be peeled off at your convenience.

Features:

Fan Controller and Temperature Monitor Features
Kaze Master is able to control and monitor up to 4 fans and 4 temperature monitor independently. These figures are displayed on VFD display.

Passive Safety - Safe Alarm Feature
To safely monitor and run your system, Kaze Master comes with the alarm feature to inform the user in case of fan malfunction. Also if the temperature goes above 75C (165F), or in case of the temperature sensor failure, VFD display will blink the number “0” or “0.0” and trigger the alarm sound. The alarm sound disturbs you? You can even shut down the alarm sound by a simple jumper setting!

2-Way Temperature Display
Both Celsius and Fahrenheit unit can be displayed by a simple jumper setting!

Fan Stop Function
By turning the knob to counter-clockwise all the way, the fan can be stopped.

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Wide Variable Voltage to Control Fans
You can control fans between 3.7V – 12V to meet your needs for system requirement.
By setting the voltage to the lowest level can silence your PC or turn it up to the highest to get the maximum cooling performance.