“We think the Sentry LXE would be a good addition to both HTPC and typical desktop systems.  HTPC users will be able to reduce fan speed to the point of virtually eliminating any unwanted noise.  This feature will make multimedia experiences as enjoyable as possible, while overclockers can crank their fans to their limit and keep a close eye on the temperature of their treasured overclocked components.

We have no problem recommending the NZXT Sentry LXE and feel it is a product worth buying. It will add functionality to your system and provide peace of mind knowing you can glance over and monitor you system temperatures at any time.”

“It is a great product that comes with a very polished look and gives users an easier means to control their internal fans and temperatures. Since the LXE will retail for the same price as the NZXT LX, it is definitely a good value.”

“For the price, you cannot beat the LXE. This is definitely the best fan controller that has crossed my path to date. With all the positive attributes I list, I feel confident that you will not be disappointed in any way with purchasing this controller. It does its job very well and the downsides I list are more like pet peeves than problems to consider. The Sentry LXE fully deserves our Editor's Choice award in its category and it simply has no known competition. Kudos to NZXT on the great job here, and for once again raising the bar for fan controllers all over.”

“Not only is this the coolest looking fan controller I have seen, it is reminiscent of the old ABIT clock I never bought for my old boards. Times have changed, and since ABIT went down the tubes, there is no need for the clock anymore, but this NZXT gives me a similar look and almost total control of temperatures, fan speeds, and will even announce when things are getting too hot. The options list for this fan controller is just huge; it seems like no matter how much I try to cover, I feel like I am overlooking things. Let me try to recap! Real time temperature and fan speed readings set to refresh every two seconds, manual and auto settings for control, date and time, alarms, the option to turn off the unit when not in use (while keeping the functionality), and the Sentry LXE is super sexy to look at. Oh, right, and of course the unit is portable and can sit anywhere within the length of that seven foot cable.

NZXT has pretty much covered all the basics, and more. The solid feel of the LXE is due to the thick aluminum, but leaves a unit that is heavy enough to stay where it’s put, while the material choice makes for attractive aesthetics. Once I played around with it for a couple minutes, I found the LXE to be very functional and simple to program. I would have liked to have gotten a few zip ties included in the kit, as there are two foot of each fan power wire and temperature probe to contend with. Aside from that, I don’t think NZXT missed anything. With an MSRP of $59.99, and most fan controllers already in existence asking similar prices, I think NZXT not only offers an “out of the box”, very user friendly controller, but the Sentry LXE chocked full of features isn’t going to burn a bigger hole in your wallet than the inferior choices around. Any way I look at it, the Sentry LXE from NZXT has found a permanent spot both in my heart, and on my significant others desk.”