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We admire the design of the Aerocool X-Vision Fan Controller. While it might be quite simple by design, the display is colourful, easy to read and is bright enough to be visible in a well lit room.
The interface is concise and intuitive with all the options needed at a quick press of a button. The control knob is a little stiff, but subsequently offers fine control over precise fan revolutions per minute.
The device is straightforward to install and ships with a variety of spare cables in case of cable failure over a long period of time. The user guide could do with a little enhancement, although anyone with a modicum of experience, or intelligence will hardly need to refer to it.
In terms of performance, the X-Vision will be perfectly suited to a more advanced audience as it offers direct access to multiple fan speed adjustment. On the other hand, there is no automatic choice of modes such as ‘Silent' or ‘Extreme', which could be used to store presets or help support an inexperienced user.
That said, when coupled with the temperature display readout it is very easy to see which fans need to be running faster for a balanced thermal dynamic.
Aerocool have created a product that is a very useful addition to cases that have several fans installed, and it allows the user to tailor the fan speeds to give the best balance of noise to performance. While its not revolutionary, it looks good and performs well.
The X-Vision Fan Controller is available for just £31.99 from ARIA, which is a very reasonable price for such a device. At this price most competing devices have only 2/3 fan channels or no LCD display.
Pros
- View up to 5 fan speeds/temps.
- Adjust fan speeds easily.
- Alarm function.
- Easy to install/set-up.
Cons
- Doesn't have automatic fan controls.
Kitguru says: A high value for money product.
