Hardware Review
NZXT Lexa Case
Tonight we are again treated to another awesome case from NZXT. On our deck is NZXT's Lexa Mid-Tower case. Just upon its release, the Lexa is a very attractive looking case. Bringing this to your next LAN party will surely draw attention towards you. Not only it is designed for your LAN parties, but it would also look great in your home office. We would like to thank the NZXT team for making this review possible.
The Lexa case is pretty much geared for the LAN party audience. However, the elegant design would be a great site for anyone's corner or home office. Here are a few specs for the Lexa case. Here are a few specs for the Lexa case:
| MODEL | LEXA SERIES |
| CASE TYPE | MID TOWER ALUMINUM ( CHASSIS ONLY ) |
| FRONT PANEL MATERIAL | PLASTIC |
| DIMENSION (W x H x D) | 220X522X569 mm |
| COOLING SYSTEM | FRONT, 1 X 120 mm (included) REAR, 1 X 120 mm (80mm included) SIDE PANEL, 1 X 80mm Blue LED (included) TOP, 1 X 80mm Fan (included) |
| DRIVE BAY - FRONT ACCESSIBLE - INTERNAL | 11 DRIVE BAYS 4 EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS 2 EXTERNAL 3.5 " DRIVE BAYS 5 INTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS SCREWLESS RAIL DESIGN For 5.25" and 3.5" Bays |
| MATERIAL | Aluminum Construction |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 7 |
| POWER SUPPLY | 500 WATT PS2 ATX 12V ( OPTIONAL ) |
| WEIGHT | 5.8 KGS (W/O Power) |
| MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT | MOTHERBOARDS: ATX, MICRO-ATX, BABY AT |
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Out of the box, the Lexa is a breathtaking site. The shinny front panel is also very attractive and nicely curved. Weighing in at just 13lbs, the Lexa case has a very light, perfect weight to carry along at your next LAN party. The Lexa's exterior is filled with very good add-ons. The front panel features a temperature monitoring panel, highlighting temperatures for the CPU, Hard Drives and the ambient temperature inside the case. The case also has input ports located just at the side of the case. A rear cage also acts as a cable organizer to make arrange your cables.
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The interior of the Lexa is also well crafted. A locking AGP/PCI clip secures your video cards and other PCI peripherals. An ample of fans also cools off the interior. The three 120mm fans provide sufficient cooling at the same time generating very low noise. To keep the insides of your PC clean, removable dust filters are also installed. The two 120mm fans also lights up, creating a very nice looking light display inside the case. The stands off mounts are also clearly labeled providing an easy guide for motherboard installation. NZXT also provides plastic drive rails to easily install/un-install your CD-ROM, Hard Drives and floppy drives. The Lexa case also comes with a carrying case. Perfect for your travel to your next LAN party.
The Lexa case shows how a well crafted and a well designed case should be. Besides its exceptional aesthetics and design, it also has very nice features and accessories. From the interior cooling, temperature monitors, side input port panel, a cable organizer and the carrying case. The Lexa is certainly is another well made case by NZXT. They have shown again their very unique designs and excellent craftsmanship. Because of it's price of around $140 USD, it certainly is a great value considering its features and its designs. We can't wait until the next NZXT release. Overall, I give the NZXT Lexa case a score of 9 out of 10 gears and our Editor's Choice Award. We'd like to thank our friends from the NZXT team for making this review possible.
Pros:
Elegant design
Nicely curved front panel
Drive mounting system
Very lightweight
Portability
Temperature monitor
Locking AGP/PCI clip
Optional 500w PSU is very silent
Cons:
No removable motherboard tray
Would've like to have seen it as a larger mid-tower case
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