Not only does nzxt step away from the norm with a touch screen fan controller, but they literally stepped outside the box and offer the sentry lxe, a standalone fan controller. Nzxt sentry lxe external touch screen fan controller. This fan controller is an external version of the companys sentry lx, its designed to be placed on your table right next to your pc and lets you adjust fan speeds with a touchscreen interface. Nzxt has release the sentry lxe, a fan control and monitoring system like nothing else we have seen on the market today. We are testing today the sentry lxe fan controller from nzxt, which has five channels, each one with an independent thermometer and able to control one fan, manually of automatically. Nzxts sentry lxe touchscreen fan controller the tech journal.
The manual mode allows you to reduce to just 40% rpm, but serious. Fortunately, however, the touchscreen interface is rather intuitive. The nzxt sentry lxe takes the internal design of a standard fan controller and removes it from the optical drive bay, placing it directly on a users desk. Installation is relatively straight forward with one exception. The nzxt sentry lxe is specifically designed for user convenience. Aug 20, 2010 the sentry lxe powered on and fully operational.
Nzxts latest touch screen fan controller is a stunner, but is it all form over. In my case, this just wasnt possible as the card mounts upside down and my free slots are near the bottom of the case. Sentry 3 touchscreen fan controller product overview nzxt. A look at the nzxt sentry lxe touch screen desktop fan controller. Sentry lxe user s manual sentry lxe user s manual sentry lxe bedienungsanleitung. Oct 11, 2010 the nzxt sentry lxe is packaged in a simple cardboard box with a subtle red, white and light purple theme.
Jul 07, 2010 thankfully, companies such as nzxt have come to our rescue. Item has no signs of previous installment nzxt sentry mesh watt 5 channel fan controller 3 pin black excellent condition and in original packaging. Nzxt sentry lxe fan control touch screen lcd, 5 fan. Sentry lxe sentry lxe 2 installation thank you for purchasing an nzxt product. Intel i74790 processor, nzxt aperture card reader, corsair vengeance 32 gb ddr3 ram,samsung slim internal disk drive, corsair cxm 750 watt power supply, samsung 850 pro 512 gb ssd,tp link n900 wireless dual band pic express card, nzxt sentry 3.
Nzxt sentry lxe user guide download pdf for free and without registration. Since launching our first product in 2004, nzxt has delivered affordable premium. The nzxt sentry lxe is packaged in a simple cardboard box with a subtle red, white and light purple theme. Aug 14, 2008 a device that combines all these functions is the sentry lx, an aluminum high performance fan controller made by nzxt.
Not a huge blunder, but it would have been nice to have the controls. Introduction in the past, the importance of fan controllers was commonly questioned, since motherboards were capable of providing sufficient fan control to ensure proper air. Rechargeable battery the sentry lxe features a rechargeable battery for up to 500 charges, keeping the lxe life time longer without the hassle of replacing batteries constantly. Jul 30, 2010 monitor temperatures on five components and control up to five fanswithout sacrificing a 5.
Then search the search bar for nzxt and type to find your nzxt manual. The interface was nice and installation was easy but after. Connect the power cable to the controller board and the molex to the power supply. The manual for the sentry lxe leaves much to be desired and does not go into detail on how to operate the controller. Nzxts bundled manual suggests you install the card and all cables in the case first, then pop in the battery. The only real installation involved with the sentry lxe is the expansion card and associated cable routing. Nzxts external sentry lxe fan controller available soon. Unfortunately to figure out some of the controls on the sentry 2 i had to head over to nzxts website and download the manual. The sentry lx is easily one of the nicest fan controllers on the market today. Nzxt sentry lxe touch screen fan controller unboxing and. O sentry 3 inclui 3 modos diferentes desempenho topo con. 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.
My case i chose is the chenbro rackmount 4u server chassis that accepts this board without any issues. Nzxts bundled manual suggests you install the card and all cables in the case first, then pop in. The performance and quiet modes are both automatic control modes which control the fans based on temperature. Nzxts sentry lxe touchscreen fan controller the tech. The new one features five temperature probes and can control up to five fans, automatically or manually.
Sentry 3 pc case fan controller digital fan controller nzxt. Eligible products qualify for a full refund or exchange only with an authorized rma number and the item is returned to the store inventory within 30 days of purchase. Open the side panel to your computer chassis and screw the temperature controller into a free pci slot. Nzxt sentry lx technogog nzxt sentry lx lcd fan controller 5 temperature probes keep tabs on all areas of your system while the 5 fan controllers adjust the fans rpm speed.
Using an nzxtdeveloped pci board and external touch display, the lxe allows for more 5. Techwarelabs nzxt sentry lxe lcd touch screen control panel. On the right hand side of the display window are the rpm readings from each of our 5 fans. The front of the box gives you a view of the fan controller in action along with some icons displaying the main features. Why are my fans spinning at 100% on my sentry 3 unit. Returns are not allowed beyond 30 days of the purchase date. The automatic mode does some of the work for you, and is tied into the temperatures, allowing a minimum setting of 50% rpm. Nzxt computer cases cpu coolers headphones memory readers mice motherboards nzxt manuals.
The biggest difference for the product as a whole, though, is that the lxe isnt designed to be mounted in one or more 3. Feb 05, 2011 a look at the nzxt sentry lxe touch screen desktop fan controller. Nzxt sentry lxe external touchscreen fan controller. The nzxt sentry lxe then provides a complete environmental breakdown of the five thermocouple temperature sensors and controls for the five threepin fan power channels. Dear valued customers, thank you for purchasing our product. The display has an auto and manual setting where the user can set the probe temperature limits which when set at auto, the sentry lxe will auto throttle the corresponding fan to bring the temperature down to the setting you specified. The manual setting allows the user to set the fan rpm. I just look at its functionality and how i am using it for.
If youre already familiar with nzxts sentry fan controllers, the ui on the device itself is going offer obvious differences. Apr 26, 2018 i bought the nzxt technologies sentry 3 controller to control the 3 fans my motherboard isnt able to control due to lack of fan headers. Unlike other fan controllers it is unique and is not restricted to either pci or 5. The sentry lx is a highend, well constructed thermal monitoring unit, which gives you constant access to five thermal sensors and five case fans at once. Choose from one of the product categories to easily find the nzxt manual youre looking for. Insert sentry 3 into the drive bay and secure it using 3. Thankfully, companies such as nzxt have come to our rescue. We can let the lxe operate in either auto or manual mode.
Led controller 2 pages summary of contents for nzxt sentry 3. A device that combines all these functions is the sentry lx, an aluminum high performance fan controller made by nzxt. Nzxt sentry lxe high performance fan controller page 5. Nzxt sentry lx high performance fan controller black. Eligible products qualify for a full refund or exchange only with an authorized rma number and the item is returned to the nzxt. Nzxt sentry lxe touchscreen fan controller techgage. Aug 02, 2010 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 store reserves the right to deny any return or. We are thankful to all our fans for the continuing support, after just four years since entering the computer chassis market with the guardian in 2003, nzxt is now an established gaming brand and manufacturer of quality hardware in the market today. If youre in the market for a fan controller then the nzxt sentry lx is what you want in your system, its easy to use and install, it has nice long cables, its well made and it look great.
We are testing today the sentry lxe fan controller from nzxt, which has five channels, each one with an independent thermometer. Easy to install easy to use looks great very well made. With the release of the original sentry 1 back in 2007, we were given a viable solution to fan control with a colorful interface. Introducing our new sentry 3 touchscreen fan controller. Not only does nzxt step away from the norm with a touch screen fan controller, but they literally stepped outside the box and offer the sentry lxe, a. So i got this about a month ago and decided that id live with it for a few weeks before i made my mind up. Open the side panel to your computer chassis and screw the temperature controller into a free pci slot 2. After that is done, you can change the level of speed you want using the powerslide bar. This gives the user greater control of fans grouped together front fans, side fans.
Nzxt hades pc dual channel 8w fan controller the hades comes preequipped with two channel of fan control. Hold this area to change between c and f increase and decrease. The controller ended up being only a few dollars more than pig tailed cables or simple fan hubs. Outside of the power issue on startup, which could be just a result of a defective sample, the nzxt sentry lxe would be a great controller for most users with low and mid power fans. Once its blinking, touch the fans that you want to have grouped and then touch the link button again. Today on lavcopricetech we get our hands on the nzxt sentry lxe touch screen. May 23, 20 the manual for the sentry lxe leaves much to be desired and does not go into detail on how to operate the controller. The sentry 3 combines five powerful fan channels with an extraordinarily intuitive ui, giving you complete control over your entire rigs cooling with the swipe of a finger.
Techwarelabs nzxt sentry lxe lcd touch screen control. Obviously performance is a more aggressive fan curve and. This is the second version of the sentry, since the first one was released in 2007. Rather, its meant to sit on your desk, or your pcs chassis. We are proud to present a line of limited edition, officially licensed products that showcase our user s enthusiasm for the games they love, built on the foundation of nzxt product design.
Does anyone have a link or pdf to the s340 user manual that comes with the case. The sentry lxe is a five fan and temperature probe system which actively monitors your pc where the temperature sensors are placed and with a five fan controls, the sentry lxe will automatically adjust fan speeds in order. Connect the 3pin fan connectors to the board and fans you want to control and detect. Nzxt sentry lxe lcd touch screen control panel techwarelabs. Find your nzxt product for free and view the manual or ask other product owners your question. This is the one that sits on your desk and doesnt mount in the case. Sentry 3 fan controller follow new articles new articles and comments. To get a better feel for the operation of the sentry lxe, ive created a short. On the sentry lxe, this is a long and tedious process if you use the manual mode. The user can operate the lxe in either auto or manual mode.
The sentry lxe is a five fan and temperature probe system which actively monitors your pc where the temperature sensors are placed and with a five fan controls, the sentry lxe will automatically adjust fan speeds in order to bring your system the specified. Sep 07, 2010 the display has an auto and manual setting where the user can set the probe temperature limits which when set at auto, the sentry lxe will auto throttle the corresponding fan to bring the temperature down to the setting you specified. Nzxt sentry lxe high performance fan controller page 7. Push this fan area to change between the fans, single or all five at the same time reset. Monitor temperatures on five components and control up to five fanswithout sacrificing a 5.
The mode you are in is indicated by the icons that look like plugs to the left of the circle. Intuitive touch screen lcd advanced, touch screen lcd displays temperatures in cf, rpms, along with. Crft products will always be a limited run for a select group of gamers who. It comes in black and does offer a bit more than simple. Nzxt sentry lxe senlxe001 user manual page 2 of 15. On the right side of the display window are the rpm readings for each of the 5 fans. Touch this area to change between auto and manual control, only in manual control can the fans speeds to be adjusted.
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