Yes it does matter.

I found that my cheap probes would not read all the way down to max LN2 temps. That was the problem we saw when running the Phantom, it would only show -156c at max, later on my F1 at max it would only go to -176c.

Could have been a combo of things with the Phantom tho.

But all this is not much of a problem for Core I7 stuff as you don't go to max temps and I have found they read fine to -130c or so.

So what probe do you buy guys?
Can you post a link from a cheap probe and a link from a good one?

Yhanks for the info guys! Yes...links for probes would be awesome too!

Any links for temp probes would be useless unless they have been tested. All I can tell you is the ones provided with quality units such as the UEI have proven to be accurate and reliable for our needs. I would'nt be surprised to find that all K-type probes are manufactured by just a few companies and not a nickel's worth of difference between them lol. Probably more dependent on the thermometer itself and the placement of the probes.

I got a Fluke 50-S single input. Ive been using it ALOT for 16 months now and it still has its original batteries in it! ;)

I've been looking at some Fluke temp sensors........they sure make nice multimeters, so I would imagine the temp probes are nice as well.

Just ordered a UEI-DT302. Tired of my cheap $20 meter. Would have gone with a Fluke but the price was a lil steep for me. I'm sure the UEI will treat me just right for $141.

You did well Nip - You will find it to be an excellent meter. Fluke = extra expense with no added performance.

That's what I figured. Of course there are those that will prolly argue the fact that the Fluke is that much better than the UEI but not enough for me to spend another $100. Of course what the hell am I talking about, $100. I wipe my arse with that when it comes to buying hardware it seems like. What can I say either I am an idiot or an addict! I keep telling myself to slow down but I keep forgetting what I told myself the day before.

It's o.k. nip, tis completely necessary purchases you've been making :happy1: