NZXT Sentry 3 Fan Controller Review

Final Thoughts

Pros:

Looks great
Intuitive interface
Responsive touchscreen
Capable of running many high-performance fans
Nice feature set

Cons:

Quirky fan speed issues

Overall, the Sentry 3 was a pretty nice fan controller. It has an easy-to-use interface, large, responsive touchscreen, is capable of handling more high-performance fans than you will most likely ever need, has a nice feature set, and does all of this while looking great. The only problem I had was the odd fan speed issues. Unfortunately this is a pretty big issue considering behind the flashy features, the whole point of this product is to have precise control over your fans. The fact that the controller limits my adjustability and seems to “have a mind of its own” even in manual mode became an annoyance over time.

If you are looking for a strict no-nonsense fan controller, there are other options out there that would better suit you. But if you want something that will add some WOW to your build and aren’t bothered by the small quirks this controller has, I would definitely keep the Sentry 3 in mind.