NZXT Lexa-S

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Anybody have any experience/own one of these cases? What are your thoughts/experiences?
Just came across it and I thought it looked pretty spectacular... my kind of taste anyway. I was pleasantly surprised over some of the features that are offered at a reasonable price. Certainly seems a step up from what's been offered in previous NZXT cases at this kind of price scale.

EDIT: Was also going to ask if this product will be for sale on Overclockers any time in the near future?
 
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A lot of plastic I imagine, but if that's the sort of case you like, with flashy lights and things then nzxt are good value.
 
I know some manufacturers take things a tad too far, and it gets tacky, but I think the Lexa-S draws the line before getting there. I didn't want a box, metallic or not it doesn't matter, it's just not appealing to me. This has a bit of design flare to it. It's not bristling with LEDs or ridiculously complicated, it's a fine balance, IMO of course.
Included a pic below for anyone who hasn't seen it.

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/6259/finishedonbird.jpg
 
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David41 said:
It looks a lot better in that pic than it does in the production photos.
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My thoughts exactly.

Below I've pasted in its features and specs. Some of which are big selling points for me personally.

Specifications:


Model:
Lexa S Series

Case Type:
Mid Tower
Front Panel

Material:
Steel

Dimensions (W x H x D):
196 x 480 x 528mm

Cooling System:
Front, 1x120mm 23db/42CFM
Side, 1x120mm LED fan @ 1200RPM, 23db 42cfm
Top, 2x120/140mm (1x140mm included)
Rear, 1x120mm 23db/42cfm

Drive Bays:
4 External 5.25”
7 Internal 3.5”

Expansion Slots:
7

Weight:
7kg (without PSU)

Motherboard Support:
ATX, Micro ATX, Baby AT


Features:

* Immense Performance: 5 fan capability ( Front fan, Top 140mm fan, Side 120MM LED fan rear 120mm exhaust included ), fans rated at 43CFM, 23dB(A)
* Fan control: Determine noise and airflow based on your needs, dual intakes and dual exhausts are controlled independently
* Night light: A ambient light over the 5.25" drives give visibility in dark rooms and at LAN parties
* Black on Black: Smoked clear window and a black interior gives the best combination of black on black.
* Meshed front panel allows for more airflow
* 5.25" Stealth bay to keep a clean look
* NZXT Solid State bracket allows for two SSD drives to be installed
* Wire Routing: Motherboard punched holes allows for quick CPU bracket removable and optimal wire routing.
* Turned HDD also helps with providing a cleaner look.
* Pre-drilled water cooling holes on the backplate
* High end graphics card support, extra space is especially designed to fit longer 10.5" cards
* Side mounted USB, Audio, and E-SATA ports
* Mounting holes for dual radiator at the top
* Removable filter at the bottom PSU
 
My main PC is currently housed in the original NZXT Lexa Classic and my second backup/HTPC is housed in a NZXT Alpha Classic case. Yep as you can tell I am a NZXT fan. :p

The main chief designer of NZXT happens to be quite a fan of Japanese Anime Mecha like Gundams or Transformers, hence the reason why the cases in the Crafted series have a robotic edge to them. :)

I originally wanted to go for the first Nemesis design many years ago as I am in the same mindset being a huge fan of Mechas, but when the original Lexa came out, that one caught my eye so I got that instead. The big reasons being that it was aluminium and it came with a nice carry pouch/handle to make transporting much easier. Then of course theres the silver bling factor. :p

This new Lexa-S is very appealing to me though. It's taken some of the designs from the original Lexa, merged it with the robotic designs and added standard modern cooling & cable routing options, which of course my one lacks. If I didn't already have the cases I use now, I would have gone for this one in an instant. ;)
 
Well if the case is made of steel it makes it moot point anyways. Much of the plastic barely weighs much.

Shame this Lexa-S isn't aluminium like the original Lexa cause then that will be another huge selling point, of course at the cost of a higher price.
 
had one before the antec 1200
fits 4870s and x2 also 260 and 280's
nice case but needed more room to fit my 295 in
 
Looks pretty average to me, not fussed on the stealth fighter styling either, whats wrong with a square box?
 
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