Sunday 2 May 2010

Review: F4XT and F6XT Aerocool


INTRODUCTION

Aerocool is known among other things for their creations in the field of peripherals, and within this sector by its striking front. Recently we analyze model Touch 2000, one of its tactile units of two bays, and left us a pleasant impression. So today, and taking advantage of the mark is in the process of renewal of its range of a Bay front, we will look at two new additions, the F4XT and F6XT.

It models a totally atypical design that dispense classic threads for a system of push buttons that will allow us to choose between various positions/settings.

FEATURES

F4XT

  • Controls 4 sets of fan speeds
  • 3 Adjustable speeds: Low / Medium / High
  • 2 x USB ports
  • LED on / off switch
  • Supports up to 12W per channel
  • Suitable for gammers and enthusiasts
F6XT
  • Controls 6 sets of fan speeds
  • 3 Adjustable speeds: Low / Medium / High
  • Dual LED colors + LED off functions
  • Supports up to 12W per channel
  • Suitable for gammers and enthusiasts
PACKAGING AND VIEW IN DETAIL

The units come in a simple and compact cardboard box, chaired by the corporate colors of the mark, and with a striking design.

An different sides of the packaging outlined us in multiple languages the notable features of each unit and on the back side we have a graphical representation of the product to get a more accurate idea of what we have at hand.



After you open the boxes we have units that come from a small plastic bag and accompanying them with a simple manual instructions and needed to fix them to our computer chassis screws. The box brings a carton to protect mode pieces that prevent the front to suffer any damage during transport.

With the front hand the first thing that strikes us is the appearance of the front, with a design quite atypical, striking, but that at no time is strident.

If we give them the return we see that in both cases connections of power and fans come fixed with silicone to the pcb of the front.

The F6XT model we have six 4-pin for fans molex connections and one for power to the front.

The F4XT model have four 4-pin molex connections, an additional molex to food, and the connection to the two USB ports which incorporates.

Both front are a metallic thread embedded chassis plastic to make it more consistent and improve its attachment to the box of the computer.

TESTS AND OPERATION

The system of operation is the same for both front. We have a pushbutton for each connected fan and 3 configurations per channel. Depending on the selected speed will be 1, 2 or 3 light on.

In the F4XT model we also have a push button to turn off lighting something will appreciate users who do not want to have lights in the tower or want to watch a movie without hassle.




We have a middle button with two functions in the F6XT. On the one hand changes among the two available keys and other shut down also the lighting.

The truth is that the operation of these front is more difficult, is completely intuitive and easy. Perhaps it short by not allowing free voltage variation, but will be very useful for those who do not want to eat the head by adjusting threads.

CONCLUSION

After you test the two front with several fans printing has been quite good. Aerocool has released a couple of easy to install and use, with a careful aesthetic front and work seamlessly with any fan. We have 3 rates per channel and in the case of the F4XT even with a pair of USB ports that are always well.

The only defect that have found you is that do not permit a free configuration to vary our whim fan speed. In this regard we believe that mark has designed these front to people that do not need both control, so we see a lesser evil.

In any case we must recommend for those seeking a cheap system to silence fans, simple to use and provides an extra aesthetic to your computer.

The truth is that the operation of these front is more difficult, is completely intuitive and easy. Perhaps it short by not allowing free voltage variation, but will be very useful for those who do not want to eat the head by adjusting threads.

VALUATION

  • Performance 6/10
  • Features 7/10
  • Price 7/10
  • Presentation and design 7/10

you can shop of this product in

www.digi1.com.au

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