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 sets the Sentry 2 apart is its touch screen interface. Indeed, this sleek screen provides a quick and easy way of controlling case fans. Furthermore, the colourful and simple design of the interface will no doubt add a touch of style to any computer system. This touch screen is not only beautiful, but it works well. Indeed, responsiveness of the touch areas was top-notch and navigation throughout the interface was straightforward and easy to learn even without the manual on how to operate the device.
The downsides of the NZXT Sentry 2 consist of its inflexibility in terms of its connectors and its inability to reduce fan speed to 10-30%. Indeed, all of the power cables are on a single power connector. Therefore, removing unused cables is not easily done and replacing the cable in the case of failure would be difficult. Elsewhere, the Sentry 2 does not allow configuring the fan speed at 10-30%. For an average consumer looking for quiet computing, this should not be a great disadvantage because a 1200RPM 120mm fan working at 40% should be sufficiently quiet. Unfortunately, a fan speed of 40% will not accommodate all case fans for silent computing. Another small downside of the Sentry 2 is that it does not show a fan’s RPM. The fan speed percentage provides some indication on how fast the fan is spinning, but a RPM reading would be much precise.
Weighing in all of the aspects of the NZXT Sentry 2, my impression of the Sentry 2 is favourable. It looks great and it works well. Those looking for a fan controller with a sleek and modern look should definitely consider the Sentry 2. At a modest price of approximately $30, the NZXT Sentry 2 packs a good amount of value.
As such, the Sentry 2 is given Vortez Hardware’s Silver award.
Pros
[+] 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 10W per channel
Cons
[-] 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 non-standard connector for power cables
Nevertheless, the major feature that sets the Sentry 2 apart is its touch screen interface. Indeed, this sleek screen provides a quick and easy way of controlling case fans. Furthermore, the colourful and simple design of the interface will no doubt add a touch of style to any computer system. This touch screen is not only beautiful, but it works well. Indeed, responsiveness of the touch areas was top-notch and navigation throughout the interface was straightforward and easy to learn even without the manual on how to operate the device.
The downsides of the NZXT Sentry 2 consist of its inflexibility in terms of its connectors and its inability to reduce fan speed to 10-30%. Indeed, all of the power cables are on a single power connector. Therefore, removing unused cables is not easily done and replacing the cable in the case of failure would be difficult. Elsewhere, the Sentry 2 does not allow configuring the fan speed at 10-30%. For an average consumer looking for quiet computing, this should not be a great disadvantage because a 1200RPM 120mm fan working at 40% should be sufficiently quiet. Unfortunately, a fan speed of 40% will not accommodate all case fans for silent computing. Another small downside of the Sentry 2 is that it does not show a fan’s RPM. The fan speed percentage provides some indication on how fast the fan is spinning, but a RPM reading would be much precise.
Weighing in all of the aspects of the NZXT Sentry 2, my impression of the Sentry 2 is favourable. It looks great and it works well. Those looking for a fan controller with a sleek and modern look should definitely consider the Sentry 2. At a modest price of approximately $30, the NZXT Sentry 2 packs a good amount of value.
As such, the Sentry 2 is given Vortez Hardware’s Silver award.
Pros
[+] 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 10W per channel
Cons
[-] 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 non-standard connector for power cables
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