The Lexa Blackline is quite intimidating. Its red glow foretells of powerful substance within, be it air or water cooling the system.
It wasn't until I powered it up that I realized that the temperature display doesn't open up. I thought that it flipped up or something, but no. It shines through a translucent panel.
I recorded the beast coming to life.
Final Thoughts
Now, I know that users rarely change out motherboards and PSUs, but tool-less means that no tools are required. I had to use a screwdriver remove panels before I could install those parts. I applaud NZXT's cable rack-it helps and certainly completes the symmetrical look of the case-but it is flimsy and gets in the way when first installing things. I know that people don't change motherboards frequently, but PSUs do die and having to remove lots of panels when it does happen can be frustrating.
Fortunately for NZXT, it just says that the 5.25" and 3.5" bays and expansion slots are screw-less.
Users who prefer ice instead fire; heaven instead hell, NZXT offers a blue LED version of Lexa Blackline. It also has versions with power supplies included.
This case would be even more wicked-looking with a red-tinted water cooling system within. Users could also swap out the red for UV-reactive solutions and it would be a radioactively glowing beast.
The NZXT Lexa Blackline impresses me. ThinkComputers gives the NZXT Lexa Blackline PC Case a 9 out of 10 score and our Editor's Choice Award.
Pros:
- Cable routing rack is nice, but flimsy
- One-of-a-kind look
- Cooling is superb
- Temperature monitors are great for overclockers and gamers
- Spacious
- Elevated-water tank could go underneath the unit.
- Pre-drilled and washered water cooling pipe holes
- Side panel locks
Cons:
- Must remove cable routing rack to secure PSU completely
- Thumbscrews aren't going to work on the back-there's space for them, but only the smallest of fingers could actually fit in there to tighten them
- Glossy finish means fingerprints
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