Conclusion - General thoughts
I really like this product. The way it looks. Of course, that is totally subjective. I love analog stuff like that. If you are more on the digital side and want to see a temperature-monitoring device, you might consider the Aerogate II again from CoolerMaster. I mean having a modded case that looks like a space ship, having the Musketeer must be like a bad note in a great song. It would be better for something more "digital" for a case like that IMO. Even if I think that the VU meter is useless, I like the way it swings forth and back. Another thing I liked about it, is that its readings are readable. The light is just as bright as it should. It makes it readable without being overly bright. Now the bad think that some might think, is that you can only take the temperature from just one probe. Instead of the VU meter they could have used a second temperature indicator. Another downside is that it doesn't have any warning for people using a digital connection with their speakers. For its price (approx. $40) I believe it does a good job.
In a nut-shell:
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Provides you with temperature reading for a device of your choice.
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You control the RPM of a fan, series of fans you want.
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dB reading from the sound card.
Good stuff on it:
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Everything is readable
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High quality assembly/sturdy casing. (Thick casing, have the prove for that :p}
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RPM adjusting without the need to open the case or to reach for the back of the case for a switch.
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Temperature reading
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RPM adjusting without the need to open the case or to reach for the back of the case for a switch.
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Nice looks (subjective)
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Good explanation for the connections in the manual. (Take *this* wire and connect it *there* then *that* goes *here*...)
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Your room won't need any lighting during night sessions :D (joking)
No-No's (downsides)
- Only one device can be temperature-monitored due to design restrictions (Only one needle for temp)
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No warning for speaker setup. I.e. it says to connect the 3.5mm jack but it says nothing about using it with S/PDIF / coaxial. Coaxial can be used but no reading will come from the VU meter. (At least that is the case with AC3 audio because it is digital. Again: Audio MUST be analog.) Only analog input/output can be used - tested with DTT 2500 from Creative with an Audigy Gamer with the S/PDIF -> MiniDIN (Creative's Proprietary connection for its card's to their speakers.) and it didn't work, gave out static when in 4 point surround. For gaming, mp3's your speakers should be working as analog. (Normal 3.5mm jack).
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