DH Review: NZXT LEXA

Zardon · Nov 29, 2005, 12:15 AM

Grace has just finished her latest review.

NZXT always had us used to cases that are innovative, practical and different from most of the competition. Always their cases were made with care, good quality components and were very promising to the users. They only recently expanded their products line with a new case, promising excellent performance and attractive design at the same time. This case is very elegant and aesthetically appealing by being completely symmetric, rather than featuring a complex design. Let us have a close look at this new, very promising case from NZXT, the Lexa.

read the review here

Necrosis · Nov 29, 2005, 12:29 AM

Wow...haha I almost bought one of these! Off to read the article...

Zardon · Nov 29, 2005, 12:32 AM

A real classy looking case IMO.

riles9262 · Nov 29, 2005, 12:33 AM

Wow that case is beautiful! It's nice they included all those fans, and that a couple have led's to boot.

At $129 w/o psu, $179 w/ the 500w (US), it's pretty expensive

(or is it just me...)

Zardon · Nov 29, 2005, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riles9262

Wow that case is beautiful! It's nice they included all those fans, and that a couple have led's to boot.

At $129 w/o psu, $179 w/ the 500w (US), it's pretty expensive

(or is it just me...)

Well for the UK that would work out with the 500w PSU at around £100. Which is actually pretty reasonable for a case of that quality. I dont know what you guys would class as competitive USA pricing though.

Necrosis · Nov 29, 2005, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

Well for the UK that would work out with the 500w PSU at around £100. Which is actually pretty reasonable for a case of that quality. I dont know what you guys would class as competitive USA pricing though.

First off nice review.

The thing is here we're paying extra for the PSU, which I don't even need. I went with a Gigabyte case instead. I was expect that case to sell for around $150 or so. At least $110.00 w/o the PSU.

***craig5320*** · Nov 29, 2005, 02:50 AM

I might have to pick one of them up, that is sexy. I'm getting a bit bored of my current box.

Drakon · Nov 29, 2005, 03:21 AM

I'm sorry, but that case is just ugly... Nice review though

swimtech · Nov 29, 2005, 03:39 AM

Nice review Grace, thank you.

I like the design of the case and the cleanliness of its look. With the fans, the LED readout, the sensors, cables, rails, the front ports, the big side window, and a touch of fan LED action it seems a good value too. One of few cases I've seen for the PC that embrace the clean design of Apple's cases - which I like a lot...

Sargentwhitey · Nov 29, 2005, 03:49 AM

I'm gonna be getting one of these very soon, good to see another review for it before I do

Zardon · Nov 29, 2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig5320

I might have to pick one of them up, that is sexy. I'm getting a bit bored of my current box.

What is the best price you found in the UK for it?

***craig5320*** · Nov 29, 2005, 04:56 PM

http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/...6&cat=0&page=1

£95

BWX · Nov 29, 2005, 08:24 PM

Here are the links to the non-PSU version and PSU version at NewEgg for US customers. It it a nice looking case.

no PSU- $129.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146018

PSU- $179.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146017

$15.99 shipping for both of them..

shteve · Nov 29, 2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig5320

http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/...6&cat=0&page=1

£95

Shipping's a tad cheaper at kustompcs

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_1252.html

Very tempted by this tbh

mike2h · Nov 30, 2005, 09:34 PM

thx for the nice review! if i had not done all the custom work on my case i would seriously consider this case. though the 'stacker' is still my fav.

Necrosis · Dec 1, 2005, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWX

Here are the links to the non-PSU version and PSU version at NewEgg for US customers. It it a nice looking case.

no PSU- $129.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146018

PSU- $179.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146017

$15.99 shipping for both of them..

Yup figures they get the Non-PSU after I get my new case. Oh well, I'm happy with my Gigabyte.

BWX · Dec 1, 2005, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Necrosis

Yup figures they get the Non-PSU after I get my new case. Oh well, I'm happy with my Gigabyte.

Yeah I was thinking about that- yeah that case you got was cool too.

Nov 29, 2005, 12:15 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	DH Review: NZXT LEXA Grace has just finished her latest review. NZXT always had us used to cases that are innovative, practical and different from most of the competition. Always their cases were made with care, good quality components and were very promising to the users. They only recently expanded their products line with a new case, promising excellent performance and attractive design at the same time. This case is very elegant and aesthetically appealing by being completely symmetric, rather than featuring a complex design. Let us have a close look at this new, very promising case from NZXT, the Lexa. read the review here

Nov 29, 2005, 12:33 AM	#4
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Wow that case is beautiful! It's nice they included all those fans, and that a couple have led's to boot. At $129 w/o psu, $179 w/ the 500w (US), it's pretty expensive (or is it just me...) __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away. Last edited by riles9262; Nov 29, 2005 at 12:40 AM.

Nov 29, 2005, 02:50 AM	#7
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,282 Rep Power: 428 System Specs	I might have to pick one of them up, that is sexy. I'm getting a bit bored of my current box. __________________

Nov 29, 2005, 03:39 AM	#9
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	Nice review Grace, thank you. I like the design of the case and the cleanliness of its look. With the fans, the LED readout, the sensors, cables, rails, the front ports, the big side window, and a touch of fan LED action it seems a good value too. One of few cases I've seen for the PC that embrace the clean design of Apple's cases - which I like a lot... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Nov 29, 2005, 03:49 AM	#10
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	I'm gonna be getting one of these very soon, good to see another review for it before I do __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook

Nov 29, 2005, 12:29 AM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 129 System Specs	Wow...haha I almost bought one of these! Off to read the article...

Nov 29, 2005, 12:32 AM	Thread Starter #3
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	A real classy looking case IMO.

Nov 29, 2005, 03:21 AM	#8
Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 56	I'm sorry, but that case is just ugly... Nice review though

Nov 29, 2005, 04:56 PM	#12
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,282 Rep Power: 428 System Specs	http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/...6&cat=0&page=1 £95 __________________

Nov 29, 2005, 08:24 PM	#13
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Here are the links to the non-PSU version and PSU version at NewEgg for US customers. It it a nice looking case. no PSU- $129.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146018 PSU- $179.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146017 $15.99 shipping for both of them.. __________________

Nov 30, 2005, 09:34 PM	#15
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	thx for the nice review! if i had not done all the custom work on my case i would seriously consider this case. though the 'stacker' is still my fav. __________________