ZALMAN ZM-MFC1 Fan Controller, Is it any good?

[rendermandan]

Hey, I've been looking to buy a ZALMAN ZM-MFC1 Fan Controller and wanted to know if anyone has used it yet. What did you like/dislike about it? Should I get something else?
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/rendermandan/13-999-251-02.jpg

I"m really looking for something that will control my fans based on system temps but is not software controlled.
If I do end up getting it, I'm going to mount it in one of my case drive bay covers and laser etch the lables and images into the front.

Thanks.

[Silenced_Coyote]

I don't think you need to install any software for this one:
Silverstone FP52 (http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/fp52/fp52.html)

[Zephik]

I would only imagine that a product with Zalman's logo slapped on it would be up to par.

Google it (http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&safe=off&q=ZALMAN+ZM-MFC1+Review&btnG=Search) for some reviews. I'm SURE there are at least a zillion. It's been around forever and almost every online retail website has it.

[Canadian Eh?]

Why don't you want to install software? Hard Drive? Cluttered Desktop???

[rendermandan]

Basically I've had problems with software controlled fan controllers. Either they don't work right, or there is a bug in the software that causes crashes.

[Silenced_Coyote]

Ok, so I looked at a review of the Silverstone FP52 (http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/fp52/fp52.html) and they didn't mention anything about software at all. You might want to look into it.

[rendermandan]

Thanks for your input you guys. I just ordered the Zalman from Newegg.com literaly seconds ago. Lets see how long it takes to get here. Like I said before, I'm planning on doing some custom laser etching on a drive bay cover to mount this to. anyone have any cool ideas?

[rendermandan]

Wow, talk about quick shipping! The ups man just dropped of my controller. -Now to start modding the cover :)