The XTunner Wireless PC Fan System from Thermaltake lets you control 4 PC fans via a wireless IR remote system. You can do this amazing feat of daring do at up to 1.2 metres away from your box. Just one question here. Er…why? Around $35.00.
The first invention (remote control) of wireless fan speed control in the world Fully control up to 4 fans at the same time (case fans, CPU cooler or VGA cooler) Thermaltake first-class “TRT“ (Thermaltake Remote Technology) inside Long-range Remote Control – apprx.12m in open space Color LED fan speed display. 6 LEDs with 3 different color Wide receiving angle Efficiency or silence, it’s up to you…
I think this could be useful. PCs in the living room are becoming more common. If like me you have a media center you want to keep it quiet.
Of course most people tend to fit it with quiet components, get it to a noise level they are happy with an leave it but this could offer a bit more flexibility.
The fans are there for a reason though, to keep it cool. If you just whack it down to quiet all the time without monitoring the temperatures at all you could do some damage. You might be better off using some software like SpeedFan.