Testseek.com have collected 62 expert reviews of the NZXT Sentry LXE and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for NZXT Sentry LXE.
October 2010
(85%)
62 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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...
The NZXT Sentry LXE is a great step in their temperature controller lineup. Personally I really like the fact that the controller is separated from the case. Having it sit right in front of me to the side of my monitor gave me a quick and easy way to ...
Solid construction and design, Very easy to use, Doesn’t require the us of any 5.25” bays,
If you are in the market for a high quality fan controller, the Sentry LXE is one of the best options around. Its sleek and stylish design complements any system. The LXE sports a host of strong features, and only takes up one expansion slot in your sy...
Perfect size, Feature packaged, Easy to read, Saves PC space
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The NZXT Sentry LXE is definitely one of the better fan controllers that NZXT has put out. They’ve thought outside of the box and literally put the fan controller out of the “box”. Having a desktop fan controller not only saves internal case slots/spac...
The Sentry LXE by NXZT is a product that is timeless, doesn’t take up much space inside your case and with an external display on an umbilical that allows the easy to read display to sit on the desk, is priceless and access at anytime without the need...
Extra temperature probes included, Mounting tape included, Screen layout works well>>> Buy this fan controller at Newegg.com
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:Find more expert reviews of this product at testseek.com
The Sentry LXE looked to be a premium fan controller with an added bonus of easy touch screen controls. With so many simple issues plaguing this device it makes this hard to recommend. From our experience it seems that most of the issues come from poor...
Bottom line we were impressed of the quality and the external aspect of the new Sentry LXE considering the price tag. A Large Touch screen LCD display with a solid chassis bundled with lots of features. Easy to install and a plethora of options for tem...
When the NZXT Sentry LXE arrived I was skeptical of the design and even though I could see the practical benefits of it, I was not overly impressed. My opinion on the LXE quickly changed once I found myself using the controller on a daily basis. This i...
Large External Touchscreen, 5 fan controller, 5 temperature monitor, Customizable overheat alarm, Quick change auto/manual mode, All controls on one screen,
PCI card did not feel secure, Only support for 3 pin fans, gold
Taking the Sentry LXE out for the first time, I was impressed at the external touchscreens design. I've seen and used a few front bay displays and the main reason I stopped using them was because in the long run since their location was tied to the fro...