NZXT Sentry LX or other fan controller?

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Hello, I was thinkning about buying NZXT Sentry LX as I really like its big LCD screen, but after reading few reviews it seems like it has got few cons. I have few questions about them?

1. viewing angles are really bad, anywhere above and below and you can't read the screen. My PC is under the desk, so I'd have to sit on the floor to read the screen, I could live with that though.

2. only accepts 3 pin fan connections - I guess I could buy adaptors if that will work?

3. Supports only up to 4Watt per channel, which means only up to 120mm fans (i think). I have 2 x 200mm case fans installed in my HAF 922 so I won't be able to control them, right?

4. Does not support PWN fans and I just ordered 2 Akasa Apache PWN 120mm fans for my Venomous X CPU cooler. Does it means that I won't be able to contol those?

So, do you think it is a good choice for me or there is better fan controller I could buy. I don't care about size (1 or 2 bays) as long as it looks good, does the job and is black.
 
That Aerocool 2000 looks good tbh. Does it work with PWM fans? Just reading through few reviews but can't see any mention about this.
 
I've been using a Scythe Kaze Master Ace for a few months now, and I really like it.

Very simple to use, and it looks good as well.

It only allows you to fit 3 pin fans though, but as you said, adapters could be used to convert them to 4pin if needed.
 
Thanks for the recommendations so far, I gave myself few more days to decide (probably will be ordering one for saturday delivery) so I will look very closely and read lots of reviews.

Scythe Kaze Master Ace seems like a really nice fan controller too. I guess this won't be an easy decision.
 
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