Vantec Nexus (NXP-305-SL) Review

Conclusion

Once again, Vantec USA has created another great product. It's ability to control fans from off to full speed is a great ability that was missing from the other Nexus models. Add that to the ability to control case lighting and you've got a winner. If you were to buy a 12" dual CCFL kit and a fan controller separately, you'd be spending in the upwards of $50.00, with the NXP-305-x you get the dual CCFLs and a fan controller for about $40.00, it is really a great deal. Like always, Vantec has produced a silver version as well as a black version for those of you with black cases. Also, for those of you who own Vantec's spectrum CCFLs, they will work with the NXP-305-x, allowing you to go from the included blue CCFLs to red, blue, green, or ultra-violet.

As with any product, there is always some down points about it, and the NXP-305-x is no exception. The main downside, which some people may actually like, is the strobe effect caused by fans. This of course is less of a problem as the fans are moved further away form the Nexus. I managed to run 2x 80mm Tornado fans in my Lian Li PC70 case with only a small strobe effect.

Pros

Looks Great Bright Includes 2x CCFLs Unlike Most Other Light Controllers Fits in a 3.5" Drive Bay Ability To Use Other Vantec CCFLs Adjust Fans From Off To Full Speed Works With High CFM Fans (Tornado, Sunon, Delta) Available In Black Or Silver

Cons

Strobe Effect By High Noise Fans Only Available In Black Or Silver Only Sold With Blue CCFL Only Available With Blue LEDs Only Able To Adjust CCFLs At The Same Time, Not Separately