We Want to Touch NZXT's Sentry 2 Touch Screen Fan Controller
We Want to Touch NZXT's Sentry 2 Touch Screen Fan Controller
Posted 07/02/2009 at 7:44am
| by Paul Lilly
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SpeedFan is still our favorite software program for adjusting fan speeds and maintaining an optimal balance between cooling and noise, but software solutions don't have anywhere near the sex appeal as some dedicated hardware fan controllers, the newest being NZXT's Sentry 2.
The Sentry 2 installs in a 5.25-inch drive bay and works with any fan that uses voltage control. But it's the sleek looking touch screen that might be the biggest draw. NZXT claims an "ultra fast selection and response time," with the display including temperature readout in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Up to 5 fans can be either manually controlled or automatically adjusted based on temperature. Settings are stored after the power is off too, so you needn't worry about finding the best balance of noise to performance only to have it go by the wayside during a power outage.
NZXT tells us the Sentry 2 will be available later this month with an MSRP of $30.
Image Credit: NZXT
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Lilrockerdude
July 05, 2009 at 2:08pm
I'm adding this to my rig ASAP. Its probly the most affordible hardware add-on you can get and it'll help for idle time and Game time.
Elucidate
July 04, 2009 at 9:03am
Nice looking, nicely priced.
Feature suggestion: I'd like to see one that can also display hard drive capacity usages and s.m.a.r.t. HDD health read outs. Now that would be sweet.
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Denis63
July 02, 2009 at 9:30am
omg omg omg omg this looks fantastic! Nzxt, i've been a good boy, can you please put one under my tree this xmas? by tree i mean in my case, and by xmas i mean tomorrow.
Lets just hope it works on even the most power hungry fans! -Denis
nekollx
July 02, 2009 at 9:25am
sexy, useful and priced to compete, niiiiiiiiiiice
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