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Testseek.com have collected 47 expert reviews of the NZXT Sentry LXE and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for NZXT Sentry LXE.
Award: Editor’s Choice October 2010
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
  • Extra temperature probes included
  • Mounting tape included
  • Screen layout works well>>> Buy this fan controller at Newegg.com
  • Build Quality
  • Design
  • 10W per Channel
  • Touch Screen
  • Easy Installation
  • Price
  • Very well made
  • Fairly easy to use
  • Very long cables
  • Large external display
  • Touchscreen interface
  • Manuel and auto options
  • Alarm feature
  • Rechargeable battery for storing settings
  • Spare temperature probes
  • Perfect size
  • Feature packaged
  • Easy to read
  • Saves PC space
  • Solid construction and design
  • Very easy to use
  • Doesn’t require the us of any 5.25” bays
  • Simple to set up. Easy-to-read display. Unused cables can be unplugged to reduce case clutter.
  • Excellent fit and finish
  • Flawless functionality
  • Easy installation
  • Intuitive touch screen interface
  • 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)
  • Sensors and controls for up to 5 fans
  • Sleek design will look good anywhere
  • 7 foot cable makes placement easy

The editors didn't like

  • PCI card did not feel secure
  • Only support for 3 pin fans
  • Gold
  • 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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  • PCI Expansion Slot Required
  • Not Steady When Used
  • Touch screen can be nonresponsive
  • Tons of cables to work with
  • 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
  • None!
  • Difficult to use with one hand. Includes no adapters for three-pin fan connections. Fills one expansion slot.
  • No PWM support
  • Manual needs to be more complete
  • Any further questions about this controller can be asked HERE.
  • No cable management tools provided
  • 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

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  Published: 2011-11-25, review by: xbitlabs.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2011-08-25, Author: Phillip Jaenke , review by: icrontic.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2011-04-21, review by: bigbruin.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2011-03-23, review by: Bbjorn3d.com

  • 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 ...

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  Published: 2011-03-04, review by: tweaknews.net

  • 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...

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  Published: 2011-01-24, review by: hardwaresecrets.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2011-01-23, review by: rwlabs.com

  • Build Quality, Design, 10W per Channel, Touch Screen, Easy Installation, Price
  • PCI Expansion Slot Required, Not Steady When Used
  • 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...

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  Published: 2011-01-13, review by: Overclockersonline.net

  • Advertised as a “high performance touch screen fan controller”, the NZXT Sentry LXE does not disappoint. Supporting up to five fans and the ability to monitor the temperature at five locations, it is a powerful device that literally puts control at yo...

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  Published: 2011-01-12, review by: pureoverclock.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2010-11-22, review by: benchmarkreviews.com

  • Large external display, Touchscreen interface, Manuel and auto options, Alarm feature, Rechargeable battery for storing settings, Spare temperature probes,
  • 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
  • NZXTs Sentry LXE fan controller performs just as you'd expect it to. Fans are set to their assigned settings, temperatures are constantly monitored, and the current RPM is always displayed. It's a great unit for enthusiasts who like to keep track of t...

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