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October 2010
(85%)
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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
Simple to set up. Easy-to-read display. Unused cables can be unplugged to reduce case clutter.
Difficult to use with one hand. Includes no adapters for three-pin fan connections. Fills one expansion slot.
The NZXT Sentry LXE lets you monitor temperatures for up to five components and control up to five fans. If you need or want this much one-touch control, the Sentry LXE more than does the job, but it will require some extra desk space and patience to ...
So far this has been quite a love-fest, and sure enough it continues. Initially I thought that an external fan controller would be yet more clutter on the desk and wondered why it couldn't be put in a drive bay like all the rest. However the moment you us...
The NZXT Sentry LXE is a niche device to say the least - not many people are going to want, let along need, an external fan controller. The interface was nice and installation was easy but after having been used to capacitive screens for so long on phone...
Abstract: Those who take cooling seriously—but haven't yet gone the liquid-cooling route—have probably installed quite a few fans in their cases. But if you're one of those people, are you sure that all those fans are properly keeping your components at safe ope...
The NZXT Sentry LXE does its job controlling fans and it monitors the temperature inside the computer case quite well, it just falls short by sliding around the desk, and the touch zones are too close together. ...
Once again, NZXT has pulled another rabbit out of the hat. With a MSRP of $59.99US, I cannot find another option if you are in the market for a robust fan controller. The overall versatility is unmatched by anything else out there and the best part is...
Abstract: Next >Return of the Dreamcast Sleek, brushed aluminum external fan controller delivers advanced capabilities for under $60El Monte, CA – June 30, 2010 – NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce the Se...
Very well made, Fairly easy to use, Very long cables,
Touch screen can be nonresponsive, Tons of cables to work with
The NZXT Sentry LXE touch screen fan controller is very well made, and it’s pretty easy to use really. It’s external and rather large so you’ll need to find a place for it of course. Personally it’s not something I’d like hanging around, I’ve got eno...
Topnotch appearance, Solid build quality, Automatic fan control, Can turn fans off, "Desktop" control, Bright screen, Adequate wattage per channel, Temperature and RPM alarms...
Sketchy touch response, Poor onscreen layout, Ineffective feet, Lessthandesirable vertical viewing angle, No target temperature in "Auto"...
Out of the box, the NZXT Sentry LXE stunned me with its ultra-sleek appearance and great feature list. The whole concept of an external fan controller is already extremely rare, but inclusion of a touch screen only makes it that much more unique. The ...
Touch Screen Control Panel, Crafted from High Quality Brushed Aluminum, Easily Installed, No 5.25 inch Drive Space Needed, 7 Foot Cable
Only works with 3 pin fans
The NZXT Sentry LXE High Performance Touch Screen Fan Controller was very easy to install and set-up. The touch screen was very user friendly and easily read. The Sentry LXE is crafted from high quality materials. The 7 foot cable makes it easy to pla...
