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Much like putting in an optical drive, only you with a run of a few extra cables. In all honesty, it took about three minutes to hook everything up without using the manual. Installation is about as basic as you can get.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/musketeer/7big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/musketeer/7.jpg" alt="Coolermaster Musketeer" width="250" height="249" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>One more shot to show you how sexxxy this thing is. I can't wait to light it up and see it in action! <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/musketeer/8big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/musketeer/8.jpg" alt="Coolermaster Musketeer" width="275" height="206" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p>With nearly everything installed, all that's left is to run the included patch cord from the special PCI plate into the output of my sound card. <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/musketeer/9big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/musketeer/9.jpg" alt="Coolermaster Musketeer" width="275" height="228" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p align="left">Here's a shot of the nice backlighting effect. A nice aftermarket mod indeed!</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/musketeer/10big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/musketeer/10.jpg" alt="Coolermaster Musketeer" width="301" height="225" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">As for results, I used my Springfield precise temp monitor to test against the temperature sensor of the Musketeer. The Musketeer was within 2 degrees F. The VU is adjustable so you can control the sensitivity a more. I would say this is within +/- 2 for accuracy.</p> <p align="left"><b>Conclusion</b>:</p> <p align="left"> <a href="http://www.pctoyland.com/" target="blank">PC Toyland's </a> musketeer fit the bill perfectly for me. It is not over the top with features I'll never use, and old skool styling satisfied me without overwhelming me. It's packed with the right amount of features, good looks, and is a quality fan controller.<br> <br> <b>Pros:</b> </p> <ul> <li>Blue Backlight</li> <li>Excellent Fit And Finish</li> <li>Nice Compliment Of Features</li> <li>Easy Install</li> <li>Good Manual</li> </ul> <b>Cons:</b> <ul> <li>NONE!</li> </ul> <b>Rating:</b><br> <table width="227" border="0"> <tr> <td width="105">Overall:</td> <td width="183">Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Performance:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Installation: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Price: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Packaging:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Compatibility: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> </table> <p>(Ratings Possible: Terrible, Very Bad, Bad, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent)</p> <p align="left"><a href="atruereview/musketeer/index.php"></a> <a href="musketeer/index.php">Previous (Introduction & Exterior)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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