The software:

When Windows had finished loading it was time to load up the 12v Pump Control Panel software provided with the kit. We had a look at this software last summer when we reviewed the WaterChill KT03A-12VS kit.

This is a very nifty program indeed, because of the USB controlled pump almost everything can be controlled and altered via this software. The RPM of the pump can be altered between 2880RPM -3780RPM to work out the perfect balance between noise and cooling. (Although I could only hear the pump if I had my ear about 5cm from it at full blast) The fan speed can also be altered from 20% in .1 increments all the way to 100%. What also was an excellent feature with this kit was that it is wired so that you can control the two pairs of fans individually. So it is possible to completely turn off one of the pairs to keep the noise levels to a minimum if so desired.

The LCD can also be controlled from the control panel being able to show all the data plus custom user text. You can also alter brightness and contrast. Comprehensive indeed.

You can also make specific profiles in the software, for instance if you want to fine-tune your fan and pump speeds for different occasions, lets say “extreme performance” they are conveniently accessible from your system tray.

Under the Fan Control tab you can also set automated setpoints for the fans, which reacts to the temp sensors inside the Xternal.