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Following on from the Whisper which was recently reviewed here at Tech-Reviews, we have another of NZXT’s PC enclosures up for review today. This time, to go under scrutiny is the Lexa Blackline. It’s been around a little while but will it still be abl...
Great Aesthetics, Silent fans, Great drive rails, Reasonable Price Point...
No antivibration devices, Annoying to remove side panels...
All things considered the Lexa Blackline isn’t a bad mid-tower case at all. Despite being first manufactured in 2007, it still holds up well in the modern marketplace. The striking red (or blue) aesthetics make it stand out and demand it be paid att...
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In the interests if total transparency between review writer, and review reader, we at Atomic HQ really should be honest. When it comes to case design, we’re classicists. Lighting, windows and other bling is all well and good, but when you get down...
It might not look like a serious case, but its got some serious chops where it counts and, for the price, it definitely has us impressed...
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Many decisions must be made when choosing the “right” case. It mostly depends on the application, whether it’s going to be a gaming PC or possibly a server. Maybe even slid between your television and receiver or wrapped in a slim HTPC c...
Glossy finish, Predrilled for water cooling, Screwless brackets, Temperature LCD w/ probes, GTX compatible, Dust filters, Front panel audio HD or AC’97, Low RPM fans (Noise)...
Thin plastic, Low RPM fans (performance), Incomplete manual, Inaccurate sensors, Interference with PSU (top fan), Short peripheral cables...
The NZXT Lexa Blackline touts that it provides maximum cooling and perfect symmetry. One of those statements happens to be true. The case is beautiful, sleek and very symmetrical. But it falls short of maximum cooling; providing what I would classify...
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We’ve seen the Hush, we’ve seen the Duet, but we have yet to review a standard desktop case from NZXT. Fortunately, today I have just that, although the use of the word standard might be wrong in this case (pun time). Spec Introducing the newl...
NZXT have done themselves proud once again. I was a little bit put off due to the obvious gamer looks and plastic front. However, my doubts were put to rest during installation and testing, due to the ease of drive fitting and noise output. The temper...
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NZXT isnt a big player in the case market, but they know who theyre selling to: Gamers. Nearly every case from NZXT is loud, brash, and has many fans, which means that the red-accented Lexa Blackline is one of its more subdued designs. But dont thi...
Overall, the Lexa Blackline is a downer. Despite its good looks, the build quality is hopeless. Cheap plastics and metals are everywhere. The Lexa Blackline does come with 4 fans, but those fans arent placed in particularly good spots. And it does com...
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uniquerigs.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:30:04
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Its not very often we here at Unique Rigs get blown away by a computer case when we get to review them. But NZXT has always given us something to marvel at every time we review their cases. With a very wide selection of designs, NZXT has become a game...
Nice glossy piano black finish on front panel door, Textured black paint finish on the aluminum panels, Screwless locking system for the drive bays, Pre drilled holes for water cooling solutions, Great design, nice improvements from the original Lexa...
No removable motherboard tray...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:30:04
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Oh, NZXT, you had some truly great ideas on the ol’ chassis drawing board. Alas, we can’t give a 10 Kick Ass award for dreams. The Blackline case is a personal ad in case form—it certainly looks wonderful on NZXT’s website, but seeing it in person is a...
Relatively screwless design.
Cramped interior makes installing watercooling difficult; frontpanel lighting is a disaster.
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virtual-hideout.net Updated:
2016-10-27 03:30:04
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NZXT has become well known due to their lineup of well-designed and sleek cases with equally crafty names such as "Zero" and "Nemesis Elite". When the original Lexa came out, it received praise for its innovative design, a break from the traditional...
The Lexa Blackline maintains the same features as the original Lexa, except that its made out of steel, providing a lower cost and more strength at the expense of weight. The case looks great, and provides all the necessary features of a mid tower ca...
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cluboc.net Updated:
2016-10-27 03:30:04
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In January of 2006, Darren here at the club had the pleasure of reviewing the original NZXT Lexa, the latest entry in NZXTs Classic series. Darren liked it enough to give it a 9.5, so NZXT is obviously doing something right. Fast forward to Au...
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thinkcomputers.org Updated:
2016-10-27 03:30:04
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Menacing. Thats the word NZXT uses to describe its Lexa Blackline performance gaming chassis. The massive beast, black skinned and glowing red, is a quiet monstrosity perfect for a water-cooled rig. Its ominous appearance is glossy, yet symmetrically...
Cable routing rack is nice, but flimsy, Oneofakind look, Cooling is superb, Temperature monitors are great for overclockers and gamers, Spacious, Elevatedwater tank could go underneath the unit, Predrilled and washered water cooling pipe holes, Side pane...
Must remove cable routing rack to secure PSU completely, Thumbscrews arent going to work on the backtheres space for them, but only the smallest of fingers could actually fit in there to tighten them, Glossy finish means fingerprints...
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 NZXTs cable rack-it helps and certainly completes t...
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bigbruin.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:30:08
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The sleek design of a black case with red accents really appealed to me, and I had to check it out. From my previous experience with a case from NZXT I was pretty sure that I would not be disappointed, and the Lexa Blackline lived up to my expectations...
Sleek, beautiful design and finish, Tool-less features are easy to use, Three channel digital thermal probe included, Great airflow with low noise fans, Includes one 80mm and three 120mm fans, Filters included on all intake fans, Cable management cage, Pr...
Fans use 4-pin Molex drive connectors for power, Front intake fan filter not easily cleaned...
Lately there have not been many cases that have truly excited me. I have yet to figure out exactly what grabbed my attention with the NZXT Lexa Blackline Performance Midtower ATX Case, but the sleek design of a black case with red accents really appeal...
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gwn.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:30:08
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Durable steel construction; Fierce combination of black finish and red lighting; Pre-drilled holes for water cooler systems; Improvements made over the original Lexa design. LowsExternal design flaws still exist from the original Lexa design that NZXT...
Durable steel construction; Fierce combination of black finish and red lighting; Pre-drilled holes for water cooler systems; Improvements made over the original Lexa design.
External design flaws still exist from the original Lexa design that NZXT needs to correct.
The Lexa Blackline improves on a strong NZXT design and makes a strong case to house your gaming PC.
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It has been quite a while since I reviewed a case here at OCIA.net. After Shawn asked me to review the Lexa Blackline, I started thinking about it, and was kind of shocked at the realization that it has been over a year and a half since I last reviewed...
Good looking case, fairly unique shape, More cooling potential than any case I have used, Excellent finish inside and out, Good price.
Unlike the original Lexa, is steel, and doesnt have the cool carrying strap.
The NZXT Lexa Blackline is an impressive case. It looks nice, has some really great stock cooling, has a cool temp monitoring system (for someone that likes them), has “swinging” side panels instead of the “sliding” panels that I h...
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NZXT has updated the Lexa series with a more affordable Blackline versions. The steel cases can be had with either blue or red lighting effects and feature all the bells and whistles of the original Lexa, but with an all black color. Aside from the awe...
Good price, Very good build quality, Large graphics cards will fit, Quiet, even with all the fans, Hideeffect LCD for three temperature diodes, Toolless system is complete and works perfectly, Four fans included, Awesome looks and well placed lighting, Gr...
Front IO placed on wrong side of case...
The NZXT Lexa Blackline looks just as great as the original Lexa, if not better. While this may be more based on personal preference, it should be noted that NZXT did everything to make a uniform case, with the plastic parts up top, the rear cage and t...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:30:10
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NZXT has just introduced the NZXT Lexa Blackline just in time for summer, with newly modified design and a menacing Black and Red theme. The Blackline comes equipped with two red 120mm LED fans running at 23dba and a top 80mm exhaust fan. The front...
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