Digital thermometer with USB interface

[I.M.O.G.]

I'm planning to try out the tenma 72-7712 with dual probes and the USB interface for data logging:
http://www.overclockers.com/testing...s-tenma-727712-datalogging-dual-thermocouple/

Seems the price is right, and I like the data logging capabilities - may give me an idea of how I'm doing at managing temps. Any reason this wouldn't work fine?

Rated down to -200C it appears:
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TENMA-72-7712-/72-7712

 

[Dolk]

Just added that to my christmas list for the parents. Guess I won't be doing any LN2 work till after Christmas

 

[EarthDog]

How is it going to show you temps with the PC off?

Also, if you are benchmarking, you want as little resources used as possible. A data logging devices updates every XX so that may not be the best idea IF you are benchmarking with that system.

EDIT: Forget it, I see now...

 

[Dolk]

So my laptop is being benched with my benching rig? When did this happen?

 

[beenthere]

It's worth noting that depending on what you're measuring you may need thermal epoxy or sufficient pressure on the probe to get accurate data.

 

[Brolloks]

Yep, been using one of those for a while now, works great

 

[I.M.O.G.]

Thanks for confirmations.

It's worth noting that depending on what you're measuring you may need thermal epoxy or sufficient pressure on the probe to get accurate data.

Thanks, got that covered. Looking at the guide I plan to follow, they use epoxy to ensure the probe bead is making good contact and stays in place. It will be a semi-permanent installation on the cooling pot.