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NZXT are known mainly for their cases, but this isn't the only item they produce. Today we're taking a peek at something that may not have shown up on everyone's radar yet, the NZXT Sentry 2 Fan controller. Packing a touch screen interface and a sleek...
There were 2 problems with this peripheral. The most obvious one I've already pointed out: Cable management. There are 10 cables alone for plugging in your fans, and then there's also the main power cable as well as some additional ones for whatever p...
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vortez.net Updated:
2011-09-22 21:42:21
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29.99 USDThe Sentry 2 is NZXT’s latest addition to their Sentry fan controller series. Unlike the Sentry 1, the Sentry 2 features a colourful touch screen interface in order to make the fan controlling experience much more intuitive. Furthermore, the...
Flat bezel with no protruding elements, [] Great value, [] Manual and automatic fan control modes, [] Minimal use of packing material, [] Responsive and intuitive interface, [] Sleek and modern design, [] Support for five fans with temperature diodes and...
Absence of a manual on how to operate the device in packaging, [] Inability to configure fan speed between 0 to 40%, [] No fan RPM readings, [] Single large and nonstandard connector for power cables...
In all, the NZXT Sentry 2 packs a decent amount of features that make it a good fan controller: support for five case fans, 10W per channel, five temperature diodes, manual and automatic control modes, and an alarm.Nevertheless, the major feature that...
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NZXT certainly has been making a name for themselves over the past few years and today we see why. They have released a few fan controllers over the past couple of years starting with the original Sentry 1. Since the original, they released the Dual...
Automatic and Manual modes, Easy and quick to install, Supports five temp probes and controls five fans, Extra thermal probes included, For $30 - its great value...
No support for 4-pin PWM fans, Plastic looks a little cheap - not classy like the Sentry LX...
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If you consider yourself to be a PC enthusiast, then youve most likely got two things in common with every other PC enthusiast. Youve got multiple fans cooling your rig, and youre extraordinarily particular about knowing your PCs temperatures. If...
Touch screen!, 5 fan connectors, 5 temperature sensors, Manual control, Auto control, Overheat alarm, Defective fan alarm, Back light that can be shut off, Can display in both C and F...
Very poor instruction set...
The Sentry 2 is one of the coolest fan controllers Ive used, and for one main reason: its got a touch screen! The Sentry 2 is a nice little treat to add to your system. Along with looking really cool, youll be able to silence those noisy fans when...
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The first thing you will notice about the Sentry 2 Touch Screen fan controller is its efficient size. The previous controller model by NZXT, the LX, took up two full, standard 5.25-inch bays in your case. Somehow, the company has found a way to cram even...
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NZXT are a well-established manufacturer of peripheries for the PC and the last fan controller by them was well received. The only downside to the Sentry LX is the fact that it occupies two whole drive bays which can put a damper on your case-chi i...
With the controller plugged in and running, it lights up like Christmas! A subtle blend of blues, orangy-yellows and reds tell you the average temperature, the fan voltage percentage and of course the spinning fan graphic off to one side. From her...
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hitechlegion.com Updated:
2011-09-22 21:41:34
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Cooling is one of the most important things required of computer components. A cooler computer is a more efficient computer. It also extends the life of the components. Almost everything hooked up inside a computer case gets hot. This leads to a box of...
Touch screen, 5 fan controller, 5 temperature monitor, Overheat alarm, Both auto or manual modes, Support for nearly all fan models out there, Easily read screen...
No included touch screen manual, gold...
Out of the box everything worked and ran great. Installation was simple but the lack of a manual made setup a bit of an issue. I had zero issues with the Sentry 2 in my case or with anything in my system. I am not a neat freak with cables in my system...
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proclockers.com Updated:
2011-09-22 21:41:37
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to the NZXT Sentry IIThank you NZXT for sending me the Sentry II fan controller. Fan controllers have always held a little soft spot in my book. I started modding my computer more years ago than I can remember. Back before you could even find a cas...
I want to thank NZXT for sending out the Sentry II for us to play with. Current prices run at $29.99, making this a very inexpensive upgrade. An upgrade that will provide you with piece of mind since you can verify your fans are working and what the...
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Almost a year ago, I reviewed the NZXT Sentry LX, and found it useful, but lacking in a few key areas. This week, I’m taking a look at the NZXT Sentry 2, and it’s obvious that NZXT was listening. Not only has almost every feature of the original Sentry...
Almost a year ago, I reviewed the NZXT Sentry LX, and found it useful, but lacking in a few key areas. This week, I’m taking a look at the NZXT Sentry 2, and it’s obvious that NZXT was listening. Not only has almost every feature of the original Sentry...
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At least once per year the top manufacturers come out with newer and faster products. But, this also normally means there is an increase in the amount of heat that these parts generate as well. Adversely, this means that airflow in and out of our cas...
As we have been able to see for ourselves, the touch screen really does make things easier to control that one might even think. Despite the fact that the manual is definitely not on our list of our favorite instruction books, the Sentry really is so...
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NZXT Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller NZXT are a fairly recent company having only been founded in 2004. However their product range has swiftly expanded and now includes chassis, mice, PSU and other items. Although they are mainly known throug...
Fan controllers are a godsend in these days of high heat hardware and multiple cooling fans. They allow us to have the perfect blend between cooling performance and noise, whilst still providing the ability to move towards either end of the quiet/perform...
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Gaming PCs have long since reached a point where multiple fans of different sizes and RPM are necessary to adequately cool the hardware it uses. With such a variety comes the potential of tweaking each individual fan to a certain speed, in order to pr...
Simple packaging and quality material provide for easy unpacking and installation. The controller is well protected to ensure that it looks its best when installed. The five fan capacity is a definate plus, with most controllers having only capacity fo...
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thebestcasescenario.com Updated:
2011-09-22 21:42:27
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What is sleek, stylish, has a touch screen and is all the craze nowadays? No! I am not talking about the latest trendy phone with a fragile screen, or the latest touch screen computer on the market. I am referring to NZXT's latest offering in the fan c...
I tested the NZXT Sentry 2 with a load of five fans. Three were 120mm NZXT and the other two were power hungry 120mm apevias. At a full load the Sentry 2 never stumbled. After 4 weeks of using the Sentry 2 I am happy to report that there has not been a...
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cluboc.net Updated:
2011-09-22 21:42:30
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NZXT Sentry 2 Review In this review, we will be looking at the next generation in the Sentry fan controller series. The NZXT Sentry 2 packs a one two punch with being half the size and featuring a touch screen. Does the Sentry 2 have what it takes t...
The Sentry 2 does a fantastic job in half the size and half the price of the Sentry LX and throws in a touch screen for good measure. This fan controller is great for a minimalist feel on any case, with the lack of any visible buttons. The ease of...
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rbmods.com Updated:
2011-09-22 21:42:39
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Sometimes using a fan controller can be difficult, and you don't always get the necessary feedback to operate your fans. That's why NZXT created the Sentry 2, an intuitive touchscreen fan controller with support for up to 10 fans...
Well packed, good accessories, Responsive touchscreen, Intuitive UI, Straightforward installation...
No fan RPM display, Unused cables clutter your system...
Click thumbnails for large imagesNZXT's Sentry 2 has a responsive touchscreen and intuitive UI. The feedback based system operates well, and it is easy to use and get the hang of. Unfortunately, the display does not display fan RPM, but that's a s...
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bonafidereviews.com Updated:
2011-09-22 21:42:46
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Today for review I’ve got another product from our friends over at NZXT, it’s their new fan controller the Sentry 2. This isn’t just any fan controller though, it features a touch screen and it only takes up one 5.25” bay. Personally I like this produc...
Easy to use, Well made, Works great...
Tape isn’t as sticky as I’d like it to be...
The NZXT Sentry 2 is the best fan controller on the market today, it’s very easy to use, it’s well made, it looks great and it only takes up on 5.25” bay. Other than the tape issue, I’ve got no other complaints about this product. I actually have two...
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overclockershq.com Updated:
2011-09-22 21:42:49
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Recently I have seen an incline of want and or need in fan controllers for people cases. Many of the gaming chassis that I have review as of late come with fan controllers built right into the cases front panel, in some cases two controllers for th...
Low cost, Looks good, Display can be turned on or off, Can connect up to five fans, Fans can be either 3 pin or Molex...
No four pin connector for PWM fans.
Over all I found that the NZXT Sentry 2 LCD Touch Screen Fan Controller is a good little unit. With the option of connecting up to five fans is that little extra that I found useful while testing some cases especially since most cases lately have one f...
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NZXT isn't quite known for their fan controllers, but you may have come across their original Sentry fan controller. NZXT has now released an updated, full color, touch screen Sentry 2 to blow its predecessor out of the water. The NZXT Sentry 2 support...
Colorful touch screen, Easy to read and understand, Affordable, Can change all fans and alarm temperatures at once, Supports all types of fans, Improvement over original Sentry 1...
Doesn't display RPMs...
Overall the NZXT Sentry 2 is an improvement to the original Sentry controller. It brings a lot more color and functionality than the original. It's very easy to use and it works just like it's supposed to. It does all this in just a single 5.25" b...
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Hardcore PC gaming can be seriously taxing on even the most advanced custom-made computer rigs. The latest and most impressive video games will require any system to work overtime, and because of this, it is extremely important to keep your computer co...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2011-09-22 21:43:14
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The retail packaging is full color and very clear and understandable. Less is more in this case, no overwhelming technical specifications that most people will not read, just clear and precise descriptions. The Sentry 2 has a colorful touchscreen pane...
Single bay installation, 10w per channel, Intuitive interface, No pesky backup battery, Touchscreen, 3 wire or 2 wire fans...
Plastic construction, Non existant instructions, Auto Mode is not very useful...
The retail packaging is full color and very clear and understandable. Less is more in this case, no overwhelming technical specifications that most people will not read, just clear and precise descriptions. The Sentry 2 has a colorful touchscreen panel...
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This time we tested Sentry 2 fan controller from NZXT, which uses only one 5 ¼" bay from your case and has an LCD touchscreen. Check out this product features in this review.Sentry 2 box is very small and shows only a picture from the controller screen...
NZXY Sentry 2 is a good fan controller. Its strong points are the presence of five temperature sensors and the capacity of controlling five fans, in manual or automatic modes. The high temperature and stopped fan alarms are also very useful.It has no U...
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Since the dawn of the computer era started, the need of fans has become as necessary to use as the heat sinks we use to cool our computer components. As chassis become bigger they are able to handle a larger amount of fans. The need to limit the amoun...
Easy to use, Bright but not overly bright screen, Easy to read numbers, Touch screen...
Instruction manual kind of vague...
Fan controllers have become just as unique as our computers. NZXT has added some of the best attributes of fan controllers into one simple easy to use unit. The Sentry 2 is easy to use, has a bright & large enough of a display to read our temperatures...
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Whether you are an overclocking enthusiast or a gamer, chances are your case has a bunch of cooling fans installed. Thats excellent, since it keeps the hardware nice and cool. However, when you start filling up the case with fans, noise quickly become...
My experience with NZXTs Sentry 2 was excellent. In fact, there are very little issues about the product. Here are two of these issues: the first thing I noticed was the over abundance of plastic of debatable quality. Secondly, theres a very annoying...
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NZXT is mainly known for their cases, however, in recent years, they have spread their wings into fan controllers and peripherals . Last year we took a look at the Sentry LX and they are back with the all new Sentry 2 touch screen fan controller. I r...
Overall, I’d say the NZXT Sentry 2 is definitely a great fan controller. The touch screen interface is very easy to use and requires very little pressure; and the screen is a definite improvement over the Sentry LX. Something that then Sentry 2 is l...
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hardwaregeeks.com Updated:
2011-09-22 21:43:57
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A few months ago we reviewed the NZXT Sentry LX Fan Controller, and I was pretty impressed by it. However the LCD screen wasn’t the greatest and when viewing it at certain angles you couldn’t really make out what was displayed. So when I heard about th...
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Today we are fortunate enough to take a peek at the new fan speed controller from NZXT, their third offering in the enthusiast fan controller market. NZXT was established in 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Their products are designed and engineered in...
When we power up the PC with the Sentry 2 installed, we really get to see where it shines. The touchscreen display is sharp and colorful, while not overly bright like a lot of lit accessories. It really draws the eye, and the button-less face really...
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Product page on Testfreaks: PC Cooling Related Reviews,Manufacturer: NZXT,Product name: Sentry 2,Manufacturer ID: 895562002117...
Very easy to use, Well made, Small size, Looks great...
Tap isn’t very sticky...
The NZXT Sentry 2 5.25″ Touch Screen Fan Controller is one of the nicest fan controllers I’ve had the chance to review. It’s small in size and very easy to install and use. If you’re limited to space as I am with my case, then you&...
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xbitlabs.com Updated:
2011-11-30 02:16:50
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Even though today’s mainboards come with several fan connectors and even offer some control over the connected fans in their BIOS or through Windows-based tools, many users, especially enthusiasts, find such control options deficient. They prefer stand...
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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