The NZXT Sentry LX is one of those
products that is very close to being perfect, it's well made, looks
great, is easy to install and just works very well.
One of the things I really like
about the Sentry LX is the large display where all the temperatures
and information is easily readable from across the room, you don't
have to push any buttons to see the temperatures or speeds of the
fans, it's all right there for you in plain view.
I like the large clock and
calendar also, I refer to the clock in my toolbar often to check the
date, and now I can just glance to see all the information right
there in front of me.
The only problem that I came
across was the included tape, it didn't last two days, I opened up
the case to find the probes had come unattached, while this isn't
fault of NZXT or the Sentry LX, it is something that should be
looked into by them. I think I was lucky that one of the probes
didn't get stuck in a fan on my video card or CPU cooler, luckily I
opened up my case to do something else and found the probes just
hanging around in there. It could be that I got a bad batch of tape
as well, and this might not be a problem with others out there
either...
Of course it could be that I
didn't clean the dust out of my case as well as I could have either,
but I did wipe the surface where the probes were to be applied, I
just didn't scrub them or anything to that affect...
DragonSteelMods gives the SENTRY
LX a 5 out of 5 score and our Editor's Choice Award as well.
Pros:
-Easy to use
-Easy to install
-Well made
-Easy to see from distance
-Configurable
-Extra temp probes included
Cons:
-Tape doesn't stick well
I
would like to thank NZXT for the chance to review the Sentry
LX and for their continued support of DSM.
review# 483
User Comments
Comment by
on 2008-09-05 11:09:47 Hi My name is Walton and am also interested in buying or reviewing this product... Can you tell me if there are any uk on line stores selling this product, as am having trouble finding this product for United Kingdom! Also i liked the review of the Sentry LX it's very informative with clear diagrams, thanks for making my decision on purchase eaiser... Am just a little confused on a term used in your review PWM fan control?? Not sure on the meaning anc you explain in more detail as am designing a new computer system using the Antec 1200 case for my new system which has already incorporated fans.. Can you help? Thanks again Walton
Comment by kristofer on 2008-09-07 15:13:36 PWM is Pulse Width Modulation... it basically means the motherboard controls the fan speed according to how you set it up in the BIOS, it utilize the feature you have to use a fan with a four pin connection
Comment by
on 2009-01-17 07:32:00 About the tape issue.............I bought ..get this at the dollar store Some instant tac putty ..says its a reusable adhesive....found it to be simaler to playdoe no pun intended......on the pack says wont dry out comes in white or grey color.......well short story long it sticks those probes perfect and the putty is removable and reusable wont dry out so hope this helps someone out as it worked very well for me. I know these probes are very important to place and have stick for a acurate reading......
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