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Need a good controller for the fans on my HAF X preferably something that isn't completely overpriced and that will fit into its front panels :)
 
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sentry mesh?
 
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Looks promising, would I have to be concerned about only having 30 W per channel though if I am going to be getting better fans in it eventually? I have seen 48 W for a single 120mm fan so that has left me a little concerned :/
 
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sentry mesh delivers 30W per channel
but most case fans dont require more than 20W at full blast (there are some exceptions like those deltas)
so 30W i think it should be enough for almost any case fans out there.

if you want more power, sentry mix can deliver 50W per channel
 
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Hmmm only $ 29 for the sentry mix controller seems perfect for my price point and I certainly can't argue with having more LED's on/in my case lol
Thanks for the help :)
 
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I can vouch that the Sentry Mix is the way to go, I think it would look great in a HAF X.
 

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Some months ago, NZXT actually posted a pic of the Sentry Mesh (not Mix) in a HAF 932 on their Facebook. When I asked why they were showing off a non-NZXT case, the pic was pulled. It's still here (fifth pic on bottom) on their site. Looks pretty good.
 
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Still waiting a bit on picking up my sentry mesh since BF3 and MW3 are so close but I can't wait to max out all my fans and see what extreme air cooling is really capable of lol.
 
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Thats probably what I'll get. It'll go nice in my case, and I've got five fans to fill it up.
 
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