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The BitFenix Recon is a unique piece of hardware when it comes to controlling the cooling fans in your system, being the first fan controller that allows you to monitor your system and its temperatures as well as adjust them over the internet using an external device like a laptop, smartphone or tablet.
Let's go over the features of the Recon. The Recon's touchscreen's touchscreen is extremely accurate and very responsive, unlike some of the other fan controllers on the market today; no more feeling around for the right spot. This makes adjustments as well as keeping an eye on your system's status easy. The Recon utilizes two microprocessors that enables the Recon to work with you system, allowing for real time monitoring as well as control over your home network or over the internet.
Another feature is the ability to store up to three user setting profiles. For example, you may have one for movies with a lower noise profile and one for gaming with more aggressive cooling, and you can switch between them with the push of a button. BitFenix's Recon is equipped with five channels for fan control along with five channels for thermal sensors, with a maximum power of 10-watts per channel.
The Recon is packaged in a black box with green highlights and white lettering and a photo of the fan controller itself in the center. The specifications for the Recon are listed on the rear of the box.
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Materials
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SofTouch™, ABS Plastic, Steel
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Dimensions (WxHxD)
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147 x 43 x 67mm
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Form Factor
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5.25" Drive Bay
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Fan Channels
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x 5
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Temperature Channels
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x 5
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Max Watts / Channel
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10W
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Measurement Frequency
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Every 0.1 – 0.4 Seconds
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Temperature Alarm Range
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30℃-90℃
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Temperature Range
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0-100℃
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Screen Size
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4.7"
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Recon™ Fan Controller
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BFA-RCN-KS-RP
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In the article (including the conclusion); you stated that the controller will allow for a maximum of 10 watts per channel, but the (attached) picture of the specifications state that it can handle a maximum of 30 watts per channel.
http://i.neoseeker.com/neo_image/202990/article/bitfenix_recon/2_.jpg
So which is it; as this can make a huge difference in which fans you can plug in (Feser Triebwerk fans have a rating of 15 watts), I've already had a fan controller in the past crap out because it wasn't able to handle anything over 12 watts/ channel