Greetings,

I'm working on a new build and am having some trouble planning control for PWM devices. I have four groups of PWM devices which I want to be controlled on independent channels. The components relevant to my issue are as follows:

1x NZXT H440 Mid-Tower
3x Noctua NF12 PWM fans in front
3x Noctua NF12 PWM fans for top 3x120 radiator
1x Noctua NF14 PWM fan for rear 140 radiator
1x XSPC Photon 170 w/PWM D5 Pump

Note that the H440 does not have any 5.25" bays. I want the front, top, rear fans and the pump to be independently controlled on their own channels. According to the literature, the Aquaero 5 LT only supports two PWM channels. I understand that the 6 supports four, but due to the lack of 5.25" bays, I have nowhere to mount nor do I wish to use the LCD that seems mandatory with the Aquaero 6 series. My motherboard does have two PWM headers, but I would much prefer to have a unified controller.

Ultimately, I'm curious to know if there is any way to expand Aquaero 5 LT's PWM support to four channels?

That's what I was afraid of. I can't justify spending an extra 100 EUR just for 4 independent PWM channels. Looks like I'll have to build something myself.

Thank you for your reply.