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Here at Tech Times, we love front-bay panel
controllers. In fact, we currently use several models for our test
lab units—making our machines looking high tech indeed. Similarly,
the 5.25” Chromatic Windmill from Sunbeamtech is definitely one of
the better ones available out there. With a large LCD panel readout,
this front-bay panel controller has three sets of temperature
sensors with overheat alarm. It can take up to seven fans
simultaneously, each with its own fan-speed sensor as well, which
will also set an alarm in case of fan failure. More than pure
aesthetics, front-bay panel controllers, like this Chromatic
Windmill, are important devices to keep your PC in top shape by
preventing possible burnout.
Performance ****
Build and quality ****
Value for money *****
TECH TIMES’ INTEL TEST LAB PC
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz E6700 RAM:
Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3LLk2 DDR3 512MB x4 1066MHz HDD: WD Caviar
SE16 500GB x2 EIDE/SATA (Axis-Global) Motherboard: Asus P5K3 Deluxe
DVD-RW: Asus DRW-1608P Video: Asus ATI EAX1950XTX LCD: Dual 19"
LG Flatron L194WT (Axis-Global) Audio: Creative Audigy 2 ZS Platinum
Pro (Axis-Global) Speakers: Behringer MS16 CPU Cooler: Asus VR Guard
PSU: Ultra X3 600W UPS: APC-MGE Smart UPS SUA1000i OS: Microsoft
Windows Vista Ultimate
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