Top 10 PC Controllers

After highlighting the current information about the main components for the computer, we thought about the graphics controllers and other devices that expand the functionality of the computer. Controllers are small specialized modules that are needed both to fine tune a PC and to improve its operation. Among them are:

• Calibrators - necessary for professional video editing or photo printing. Adapt colors on the monitor screen, making the picture more vivid and realistic.
• Adapters and bridges - if one computer component is incompatible with another or if you need to combine several hard drives into one array, then special modules solve the problem.
• Regulators - in the presence of RGB lights or case fans and LSS, a very cool thing. Allows you to adjust the cooling or sound without dancing with a tambourine.
• Storage - here can be attributed cryptographs. These devices are needed to store critical information in the closed access.

We have prepared for you the top ten most popular controllers and computer expansion modules.

Top 10 best controllers and expansion modules for PC

10 RISER CARD MINING MAXI

There are cases when experienced or novice buyers are tempted by a low price to buy mining cards for mining without ports for displaying images. This misunderstanding will correct the Riser Card Mining Maxi, becoming a kind of bridge between the motherboard, the card and the power supply. We strongly recommend not to suffer and immediately buy a normal video card in order to immediately save yourself from a multitude of hardware and software problems.

Insert the card into the PCI-I Express x16 slot, connect the module via Molex to the motherboard without forgetting to insert the key and enjoy. A great solution for those eager to build a mining farm. If you want to connect to a laptop, you will need a PCI-I Express x1 key, which is not included in the kit and will have to be ordered separately. It will not be possible to connect via USB - the task manager simply will not see it as a device.

9 Espada EFR2USBC & 3.0

Another quality model for those wishing to acquire additional ports for USB. If necessary, you can increase the number of USB ports on the front panel or add them in the case of complete absence. The advantage of the bar over competitors is two USB Type-C ports, of which there is an extreme shortage in modern cases, and even in the front. To install, you need a free niche for a 3.5-inch hard drive. Black classic color allows Espada to be combined with many assemblies.

Fixing occurs with the most ordinary screws. The list of supported operating systems includes Windows from 7 to 10. The controller is placed in a convenient and compact package. No downsides - set and forget.

8 Asus ROG Front Base

Low temperatures in the case are good, but nobody likes noise.Asus ROG Front Base will help you adjust the fan speed for different modes of operation - if it's more for the game, and if you just watch movies, you can turn it down. The model was released as part of the Republic of Gamers series and is compatible with many ASUS boards. This option supports connecting up to 5 turntables at once, that is, if you have a blower fan, 2 on the front for blowing and 2 on the top for better air circulation, then everything will work without problems.

With it, you can and regulate the processor, control the sound and display the current time. Control is carried out through a large screen and will fit well into any gaming system integrator. Larger dimensions will require more space. So get two 5.25-inch slots.

7 ORICO PA31-2P

If there is a shortage of ports in your computer, you can increase them with the help of ORICO PA31-2P. It is located inside the case and boasts its own chipset, reducing the load on other elements of the system, independently performing some operations. Connection is via PCI-E x4.

Inside there is a SATA with 15 pin. You can connect up to 2 flash drives of standard 3.1 and lower with a capacity of up to 10 Gbit / s. There is compatibility with Windows 8 and above, work on older systems is not guaranteed. CD with software and mounting hardware for installation do not need to buy - everything is in the kit.

6 Espada H000USB Converter

Video card or channel to connect it out of order? It does not matter, Espada H000USB will serve as a bridge when connecting from 1 to 6 video cards to your computer. The role of the main connector performs the port DVI-I, and the package includes HDMI and VGA for modern or outdated monitors.

The device was based on the DisplayLink DL-165 chipset. Compact size and image support up to 1920x1080 pixels are in the hands of most buyers, but 2K will not pull it anymore. Documentation, CD with software and USB-cable for connection, that's all you will find in the delivery set except the adapter itself.

5 Asus HYPER M.2 X16 CARD

Creating an array of a disk subsystem consisting of SSD drives is a responsible and difficult task. It is better to group the purchased discs and Asus HYPER M.2 is ideal for this. Up to 4 solid-state drives of M.2 format with indices 2242/2260/2280/22110 can be connected to it. The total port bandwidth is up to 128 Gbit / s, which guarantees fast data exchange with your disks. VROC technology groups your vaults, creating a single array that communicates with the processor over the PCI Express bus.

The problem with overheating has also been solved. In case of intensive use, the disks can heat up very much and reset the frequencies, therefore the adapter was equipped with a cooler to maintain low temperature and performance.

4 Ledger nano s

After the extraction of cryptocurrency, it must be stored somewhere. In the role of such storage serves Ledger Nano S. The model is universal and suitable for storing Bitcoin, ethereum and other currencies. The list of supported currencies is constantly increasing and at the moment there are 47 of them. The manufacturer has thrown the main forces on ensuring unconditional security and modern cryptography to protect payments and exchange cryptocurrency and to securely store electronic money.

The wallet can be connected to any PC via USB cable. Built-in OLED screen notifies of operations, displays passwords and data. For comfortable navigation, there are 2 buttons and confirmation of transactions. When choosing a wallet, select a PIN code from 4 to 8 digits to configure authorization. When purchasing a device, carefully inspect the box and the cryptographic windows themselves for usage, in order to exclude the possibility of hidden installed software.

3 M-Audio MidiSport 4x4 USB

Saving money and getting a quality sound controller for your studio is a dream for any musician. MidiSport 4x4 USB meets all these needs.The buyer has the opportunity to simultaneously connect a number of Midi-devices. It does not need additional IRQ or DMA ports, the range of addresses for output and input will also be superfluous. If you need to expand, you can connect several Midisport 4x4 interfaces to USB ports. In total, with a maximum load, you can get 64x64 channels.

Connecting and powering is carried out through the USB port, there is compatibility with all operating systems, starting with Windows 98 and ending with Windows 10. On the periphery of the case there are many indicator lights that reflect the load on the system.

2 Datacolor Spyder 5 Elite

The essence of the graphics controller Datacolor Spyder 5 Elite is quite simple. It analyzes what kind of light you currently have in the room and thereby aligns the white balance on the monitor. You can create several profiles: under daylight, under a dining room lamp, cloudy weather and much more and switch between them with one click. The analysis takes place thanks to the work of the light-active cells, the device can be attached to the monitor and it will drive all the colors and their derivatives in order, after which it will verify the obtained information on the built-in reference values ​​database.
I did not forget the manufacturer of the controller and the software. Each version of the device comes with its own calibration program. There is no universal program for all models, as everywhere there are specific settings. After launching you will find a window with a questionnaire, which will help the program to tune in and start adjusting colors. Before measurements on the screen is always an analysis of the room or premises. To do this, simply place the graphics controller on a mouse pad or table and wait for the results.

1 X-Rite i1Studio

Here is the best graphics controller for the PC. In a small and nice looking device, the manufacturer was able to accommodate a number of useful functions. The main task of i1Studio is to improve the color rendering of monitors, printers and scanners. The software from X-Rite consists of a number of tools for image processing, starting with shooting and ending with the final printout. In the basic package, in addition to the module itself, you can find a gift pouch for transportation.

Separately dwell on the software. The Color Checker program has a special Mini ColorChecker Classic scale with 24-color calibration of selected areas, which allows you to create separate profiles for cameras in the presence of 1 or more color sources. Iterative profiling is programmed in such a way that at the end of the processing the image is as close as possible to the original. From popular video standards are supported:

• NTSC
• PAL SECAM;
• 709;
• 2020;
• DCI-P3.

Popular vote - which module do you find most useful?
We vote!

X-Rite i1Studio

Datacolor Spyder 5 Elite

M-Audio MidiSport 4x4 USB

Ledger nano s

Asus HYPER M.2 X16 CARD

Espada H000USB

ORICO PA31-2P

Asus ROG Front Base

Espada EFR2USBC & 3.0

RISER CARD MINING MAXI

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