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October 2010
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The editors liked
Large External Touchscreen
5 fan controller
5 temperature monitor
Customizable overheat alarm
Quick change auto/manual mode
All controls on one screen
Build Quality
Design
10W per Channel
Touch Screen
Easy Installation
Price
Extra temperature probes included
Mounting tape included
Screen layout works well>>> Buy this fan controller at Newegg.com
Excellent fit and finish
Flawless functionality
Easy installation
Intuitive touch screen interface
Very functional and intuitive to use
Stylish looks
External form factor is unique
Sensors and controls for up to 5 fans
Sleek design will look good anywhere
7 foot cable makes placement easy
Simple to set up. Easy-to-read display. Unused cables can be unplugged to reduce case clutter.
Very well made
Fairly easy to use
Very long cables
High quality construction
Puts control over your fans right at your fingertips
Up to 10W per channel
Five channels and five temperature probes
Visually pleasing
Unused cables can be detached
Large external display
Touchscreen interface
Manuel and auto options
Alarm feature
Rechargeable battery for storing settings
Spare temperature probes
Solid construction and design
Very easy to use
Doesn’t require the us of any 5.25” bays
Outstanding performance in both auto and manual mode
5.27" external touch screen monitor that can be placed anywhere for user's convience
Simple control and quick adjustments in both easy and auto mode
Additional features like clock
And alarm
Long external cable (6.8 feet)
Perfect size
Feature packaged
Easy to read
Saves PC space
The editors didn't like
PCI card did not feel secure
Only support for 3 pin fans
Gold
PCI Expansion Slot Required
Not Steady When Used
Touch screen is poor quality
Cables are unwieldy and no cable management is provided
Internal adapters are poor qualityVerdict
Stay away from this device unless you are in desperate need of a cheap dedicated fan controller.Video
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No PWM support
Manual needs to be more complete
Any further questions about this controller can be asked HERE.
Display has limited viewing angle
Touchscreen needs to be more sensitive
Priced at the higher end of fan controllers
Fan power headers are 3-pin which may limit use or require an additional purchase for some users
Difficult to use with one hand. Includes no adapters for three-pin fan connections. Fills one expansion slot.
Touch screen can be nonresponsive
Tons of cables to work with
The touchscreen is somewhat unresponsive and only small parts are touch responsive
Poor vertical viewing angle
Slides on your desk
Expensive
Renders an expansion card slot unusable
Limited areas of screen utilise touch
Awkward ribbon cable used to connect main unit to PCB
Resistive touchscreen is a bit fiddly
Terrible instruction manual
10W per channel may be limiting for some extreme fans
I won’t make a comparison in this conclusion because my goal was to describe each fan controller to you so that you could make an informed choice. Here are just some basic facts: if you want only to control your fans, you can take a Scythe Kaze Q-8, L...
Abstract: Summertime. It gets hot for PC owners. Sometimes, it gets really hot. Like here in Cleveland, where we had the second hottest July on record in 140 years. It was a little tough on my PC equipment. So, it’s hard not to use a lot of superfluous words to...
Sensors and controls for up to 5 fans, Sleek design will look good anywhere, 7 foot cable makes placement easy
Priced at the higher end of fan controllers, Fan power headers are 3-pin which may limit use or require an additional purchase for some users
The NZXT Sentry LXE is not your standard run-of-the-mill fan controller. Combining the ease of a touchscreen and the flexibility of having an external controller add to its appeal - and not having to bend down under the desk to change a setting is nic...
Published: 2011-04-20, Author: Thomas , review by: dvhardware.net
High quality construction, Puts control over your fans right at your fingertips, Up to 10W per channel, Five channels and five temperature probes, Visually pleasing, Unused cables can be detached
The touchscreen is somewhat unresponsive and only small parts are touch responsive, Poor vertical viewing angle, Slides on your desk, Expensive
The NZXT Sentry LXE puts control over your fans right at your fingertips. The device has a stunning design, it features a sleek, black aluminum enclosure that will look great on any desk. You get five fan channels and five temperature probes, with each fa...
Outstanding performance in both auto and manual mode, 5.27" external touch screen monitor that can be placed anywhere for user's convience, Simple control and quick adjustments in both easy and auto mode, Additional features like clock,and alarm, Long external cable (6.8 feet)
No cable management tools provided
In terms of performance NZXT Sentry LXE demonstrates both dynamics and efficiency in auto mode. The fans were able to provide sufficient cooling with the minimum level of noise.While it is difficult to assess the manual mode, the response of the fans ...
Excellent fit and finish, Flawless functionality, Easy installation, Intuitive touch screen interface,
No PWM support, Manual needs to be more complete, Any further questions about this controller can be asked HERE.
NZXT's Sentry LXE is a unique and well-executed product that allows the PC enthusiast a wide range of monitoring and fan control options in an attractive remote unit. The fit and finish is excellent and the functionality is first-rate with an intuiti...
The NZXT Sentry LXE fan controller is a great gadget. It draws attention at the side of your monitor, and works fine as a fan controller.The best feature of the Sentry LXE is the five independent thermometers. If you are an overclocker or simply like t...
The Sentry LXE by NZXT does exactly what advertised and so it makes it extremely easy for you to set the desired temperature inside your case using the high end touch screen controller. Of course not all is perfect and so as mentioned the Sent...
The Sentry LXE is a very good overall unit. Aesthetically speaking, it is a very charming unit if you have the extra space on your desktop. And that’s the big consideration here: do you need the extra space in your case for other peripherals? If so the...
