Cobalt3 Pyramid V+ Fan Controllers

These fully automated self-contained fan speed controllers are a great solution for fit-and-forget automatic fan speed adjustment.

Quiet PC is proud to announce the arrival of Cobalt3’s patent pending Pyramid V Computer Chassis Fan Noise Reduction System! Engineered around the premise that today’s PC typically operates well below the heat capacity for which its chassis fan cooling system is designed, the Pyramid V is a microprocessor controlled, small footprint device that is compatible with all existing as well as new computers. Based on its innovative thermal management system the Pyramid V reduces computer chassis fan noise by almost 40% while lowering power consumption and increasing user productivity.

Smart Device

Using a microprocessor, the Pyramid V controls a computer’s cooling fans and only speeds them up when the computer demands it. The temperature sensor is placed inside the case at the warmest location ensuring that the temperature will not rise too high at any location. The Pyramid V is a “smart” device since it speeds the fans up variably and NOT in a low/medium/high fashion like other fan speed systems.

dPOD™ - High Power Capability and Redundancy

Despite its small size the Pyramid V is capable of handling the biggest of power requirements with its exclusive Dual Power Output Driver Technology dPOD™). This design provides for a N+1 type redundancy in the system under its continuous load rating of 4 amps. The Pyramid V achieves this high power rating with an inline power loss of only 25 milliamps of driving current, making its on heat generation negligible. Additionally, the Dual Power Output Driver makes the Pyramid V a true active control system as it does not have the typical voltage drop that prevent other systems from achieving 100% of a fan’s maximum speed.

Fail Safe

Several fail safe modes have been built into the Pyramid V. For example, if the Pyramid V’s internal processor fails, the Pyramid V will immediately place the connected fans into high speed. Furthermore, the fans are initially started at their highest speed to ensure proper fan capability, and the processor will attempt numerous restarts in case the fans stop responding. The built in temperature sensor also interacts with the internal processor to continually measure for high damaging temperatures inside the case which upon detection it sounds the audible alarm and runs the case fans at their highest speed. This design allows the Pyramid V to monitor for potential fan problems before they become critical and the fans stop working completely.

Installs in Minutes

With the Pyramid V’s small footprint (about 1” square) and the preinstalled mounting tape, installation is not only convenient, it is also done in mere minutes. Just find the location where the sensor is best able to sense the temperature (ideally near the power supply unit), plug in your fans and the installation is done. Unlike other devices, the Pyramid V is not just hung as a cable connector but rather it is securely installed as a dedicated and integral part of your computer. In order to facilitate multiple fans, the Pyramid V is equipped with two 3 pin connectors and a 4 pin connector that can accommodate several 4 pin fans by simply daisy chaining all fans together.

Lighted Enclosures

Cobalt3 didn’t stop at just making a great device that eliminates most of your fan noise and increases the life of your fan, they decided that it also needed to look cool in your case. With its unique shape and lighting, the Pyramid V almost looks like it’s floating!

PLEASE NOTE: The Pyramid V is not designed to control the speed of a CPU fan therefore we recommend you do not use it for this purpose.