TestSeek evaluate the operation of these two units:
Front panels like the AeroCool V12 and the AeroCool Touch-2000 give
you total control over cooling your PC. They also let you know the
temperature of your PC’s various components. For a normal PC user, this
may not seem of much value. But for advanced users, it’s very valuable,
because it lets them adjust the fans as needed and avoid overly high
temperatures that can damage components. Demanding users who are noise
conscious can also use these panels to control the fan speed. This
reduces noise considerably and produces a quieter environment.
Both panels come in small cardboard boxes of identical size. The front
includes a large photo that shows the panel and highlights its
touchscreen features with a logo that represents a finger. The only
difference we saw here is that the V12 box has checkered bands
reminiscent of auto racing, while the Touch-2000 box has the same
colors and designs as AeroCool’s other products.
When we opened the boxes, we saw that each panel was protected by two
pieces of plastic. Although they do the job, they’re not as rigid, and
don’t provide the same level of protection, as we’ve seen in other
AeroCool products. Despite this, the protection is more than enough.
When we took off the plastic and took out the two panels, we noticed
that some of the accessories were the same and some were different. The
AeroCool V12 includes two extra heat sensors with adhesives for
mounting them, and a set of screws for installing the panel in 5.25″
bays. The Touch-2000 has the same main accessories as the V12, but it
also includes a SATA cable for the e-SATA port, a USB cable for each of
the panel’s 2 USB ports, and an AC’97 cable for the included microphone
and headset connectors.
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