{{Short description|American computer hardware manufacturer}} {{Infobox company | name = NZXT, Inc. | logo = Logo NZXT.svg | type = [[Private company|Private]] | foundation = {{Start date and age|2004}} | founder = Johnny Hou | location_city = [[Monrovia, California]] | location_country = United States | key_people = Johnny Hou | industry = [[Computer industry|Computer hardware]] | products = {{flatlist| * [[Computer case]]s * [[Power supply unit (computer)|Power supply units]] * [[Computer fan]]s * [[Computer cooling#Liquid cooling|Water cooling]] * [[RGB]] [[LED]] lighting * [[Motherboard]]s *[[Headphones]] *[[Gaming chair]] *[[Mousepad]]s }} | revenue = | operating_income = | net_income = | num_employees = | parent = | subsid = | homepage = {{URL|nzxt.com}} | footnotes = }} '''NZXT, Inc.''' is an American [[computer hardware]] manufacturer based in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. The company manufactures [[computer cases]], components, and accessories for the PC gaming market.<ref>{{cite web |last=Grever |first=Steve |date=8 February 2012 |title=NZXT Switch 810 Full Tower PC Case Review |url=http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/NZXT-Switch-810-Full-Tower-PC-Case-Review |access-date=29 March 2024 |website=[[PC Perspective]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=6 June 2017 |title=New PC builder promises 60 fps or your money back |url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/6/6/15745474/nzxt-bld-custom-pc-guaranteed-frame-rate |access-date=29 March 2024 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publication-place=United States}}</ref>
The company has faced controversy surrounding its Flex PC rental program, which has drawn criticism for alleged anti-consumer practices, misleading specifications, and pricing structures. This has led to significant backlash from the gaming community.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last =Roth |first=Emma |date=Dec 1, 2024 |title=Gamers Nexus claims NZXT's Flex PC rental program is a 'scam' |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/1/24310181/nzxt-pc-rental-program-gamers-nexus-investigation |work=[[The Verge]] |access-date=2024-12-02 }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pomC1CfpC0 |title=Do Not Buy NZXT {{!}} Predatory, Evil Rental Computer Scam Investigated |date=2024-11-30 |last=Gamers Nexus |access-date=2024-12-04 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
==History== NZXT was founded in 2004 by Johnny Hou to produce products specifically for the DIY PC building community. The company's first product was the NZXT Guardian, which was a case featuring a plastic front bezel resembling [[Transformers (toy line)|Transformers]] toys and lighting effects.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanghani |first=Purav |date=5 April 2004 |title=NZXT Guardian |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/1287 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150309122722/http://www.anandtech.com/show/1287 |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 9, 2015 |accessdate=29 March 2024 |website=[[AnandTech]] |publisher=}}</ref> Over time, it gradually expanded to other categories of computer hardware including [[Power supply unit (computer)|computer power supplies]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=<!-- no author attribution --> |date=<!-- no exposed source date --> |title=NZXT - PSU Review Database |url=http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page1846.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140402055445/http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page1846.htm |archive-date=2 April 2014 |accessdate= |website= |publisher=RealHardTechX |publication-place=Spain}}</ref> [[computer cooling]], [[motherboard]]s,<ref name="AnandMotherboard">{{Cite web |last=Shields |first=Joe |date=9 January 2018 |title=The NZXT N7 Z370 Motherboard Review: A New Player in the Motherboard Market |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/12215/the-nzxt-n7-z370-motherboard-review |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109185723/https://www.anandtech.com/show/12215/the-nzxt-n7-z370-motherboard-review |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 9, 2018 |access-date=29 March 2024 |website=[[AnandTech]]}}</ref> and [[Streaming media|streaming]] devices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walton |first=Jarred |date=13 January 2015 |title=NZXT Launches DOKO In-Home Streamer |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/8882/nzxt-launches-doko-inhome-streamer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114172353/http://anandtech.com/show/8882/nzxt-launches-doko-inhome-streamer |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 14, 2015 |accessdate=29 March 2024 |website=[[AnandTech]] |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Portnoy |first=Sean |date=17 January 2015 |title=NZXT Doko is a $100 PC streaming device for your living room |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/nzxt-doko-is-a-100-pc-streaming-device-for-your-living-room/ |access-date=29 March 2024 |website=[[ZDNet]] |publisher=}}</ref>
On July 30, 2024, NZXT offered PC rentals.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Flex a PC Gaming Subscription Service |date=July 30, 2024 |publisher=NZXT |url=https://nzxt.com/news/flex}}</ref> Scharon Harding of ''[[Ars Technica]]'' noted that the service did not allow for ownership, and over a two year upgrade cycle, would cost as much as "a quality PC that you could own and continue getting value from beyond two years."<ref>{{cite news |last=Harding |first=Scharon |date=Aug 2, 2024 |title=NZXT wants you to pay up to $169/month to rent a gaming PC |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/nzxt-wants-you-to-pay-up-to-169-month-to-rent-a-gaming-pc/ |work=[[Ars Technica]] |access-date=2024-12-02 }}</ref> Michael Crider of ''[[PCWorld]]'' raised similar concerns about pricing, however noted it could be an option for people who could not afford a "top-notch gaming PC".<ref>{{cite news |last=Crider |first=Michael |date=Aug 2, 2024 |title=Would you rent a gaming PC? You can now with NZXT's Flex program |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/2416966/nzxt-wants-you-to-rent-a-gaming-desktop-pc.html |work=[[PC World]] }}</ref>
On November 30, 2024, YouTube channel Gamers Nexus criticized the Flex rental program for false advertising claims, rapidly changing prices and specifications,<ref name=":0"/><ref name=":1"/> without changing model names and related performance benchmarks,<ref name=":beefsuplex">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-01 |title=NZXT responds to damning Gamers Nexus video accusing it of running a "predatory, evil" rental scam |url=https://beefsuplex.com/news/gamers-nexus-calls-out-nzxt/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Beef Suplex Gaming |language=en-US}}</ref> and anti-consumer [[terms of service]],<ref name=":beefsuplex" /> which would allegedly allow the company to sell the data stored in the rented computer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Video Claims NZXT PC Rental Program Is "A Scam," Company Says It's Looking Into It |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-video-claims-nzxt-pc-rental-program-is-a-scam-company-says-its-looking-into-it/1100-6528179/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> The channel would also drop NZXT as an advertiser, cancelling an ongoing advertising contract.<ref name=":TechSpot">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-02 |title=NZXT responds to damning Gamers Nexus video accusing it of running a "predatory, evil" rental scam |url=https://www.techspot.com/news/105781-nzxt-responds-damning-gamers-nexus-video-accusing-running.html |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=TechSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> Further accusations involve targeting minors via focused social media video advertises and without properly verifying the applicant ID before starting the renting program.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-03 |title=NZXT accused of 'predatory scam' gaming PC rental program |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/2543936/nzxt-accused-of-predatory-scam-gaming-pc-rental-program.html |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=pcworld |language=en-US}}</ref> NZXT shared a social media post in response that it is aware of the claims made.<ref name=":TechSpot" />
==Products== NZXT is most known for its [[computer case]]s, but also sells [[motherboard]]s, [[Power supply unit (computer)|power supplies]], [[Computer cooling|cooling products]], [[LED]] lighting, and other accessories marketed towards PC gamers. The company designs and develops their products in [[Los Angeles]], with manufacturing being in [[Shenzhen]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Steve |date=27 May 2016 |title=NZXT Factory Tour in China – Start-to-Finish Case Manufacturing |url=https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/2450-nzxt-factory-tour-in-china-how-cases-are-made |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523124157/http://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/2450-nzxt-factory-tour-in-china-how-cases-are-made |archive-date=23 May 2017 |access-date=11 June 2019 |website=Gamers Nexus}}</ref>
=== Cases === NZXT has been making PC cases since 2003, when it released the Guardian.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gamersnexus.net/news-pc/2643-nzxts-first-pc-case-guardian-from-2003|title=NZXT's First Case: The 2003 Guardian|last=Burke|first=Steve|website=www.gamersnexus.net|access-date=March 14, 2020|archive-date=August 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827171651/https://www.gamersnexus.net/news-pc/2643-nzxts-first-pc-case-guardian-from-2003|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2013, the Phantom 630, 530, and 410 were released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nzxt-phantom-630|title=NZXT Phantom 630 Review|website=PCMAG|language=en|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nzxt-phantom-530|title=NZXT Phantom 530 Review|website=PCMAG|language=en|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techpowerup.com/review/nzxt-phantom-410/|title=NZXT Phantom 410 Review|last=Darksaber|date=December 1, 2011|language=en|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
The S340 was released in 2016 and later featured a collaboration with [[Razer Inc.|Razer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9431/the-nzxt-s340-case-review|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715183412/http://www.anandtech.com/show/9431/the-nzxt-s340-case-review|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2015|title=The NZXT S340 Case Review|last=Fylladitakis|first=E.|website=www.anandtech.com|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.nzxt.com/razer-announces-custom-designed-nzxt-s340-pc-case/|title=Razer Announces Custom Designed NZXT S340 PC Case|date=2015-08-25|website=NZXT|language=en-US|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> The S340 was refreshed in 2016 with the S340 Elite, which featured a [[tempered glass]] side panel instead of the [[Acrylic glass|acrylic]] panel of the previous S340.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nzxt-s340-elite|title=NZXT S340 Elite Review|website=PCMAG|language=en|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> A limited Hyper Beast edition of the S340 Elite was later released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.nzxt.com/introducing-s340-elite-hyper-beast/|title=Introducing the S340 Elite Hyper Beast|date=2017-04-18|website=NZXT|language=en-US|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> Also in 2016, NZXT released the Manta - A [[mini-ITX]] chassis that featured radically different design compared to its case lineup at the time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nzxt-manta|title=NZXT Manta Review|website=PCMAG|language=en|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> Later NZXT and Razer stopped their partnership though.
A new line of cases was released in October 2017, consisting of the H700, H400, and the H200. They are minimalist in design, and are constructed from steel with [[tempered glass]] side panels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nzxt-h-series-chassis,35709.html|title=NZXT Outs New H-Series Cases|last=Lynch|first=Steven|date=October 17, 2017|website=[[Tom's Hardware]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> The "i" variants of each case come with decorative [[Light-emitting diode|LED]] lighting and a [[Computer fan control|fan controller]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pcper.com/2018/02/nzxt-h700i-tempered-glass-atx-mid-tower-case-review/|title=NZXT H700i Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case Review|last=Peak|first=Sebastian|date=February 14, 2018|website=[[PC Perspective]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/case-of-the-year-nzxt-h700i/|title=Case of the Year: NZXT H700i|last=Mai|first=Terrence|date=December 27, 2017|website=[[PC Gamer]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3108-nzxt-h700i-case-review-better-if-it-were-dumber|title=NZXT H700i Case Review: Better Without the "Smart" Device|last=Lathan|first=Patrick|date=November 1, 2017|website=Gamers Nexus|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> [[File:NZXT H500i case empty 10-13-2018.jpg|thumb|An empty H500i case]] A cheaper case, the H500, was added to the lineup in May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3274651/nzxt-h500i-review.html|title=NZXT H500i review: A $100 case loaded with premium features|last=Chacos|first=Brad|date=May 22, 2018|website=[[PC World]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pcper.com/2018/05/nzxt-announces-h500-and-h500i-cases-with-tempered-glass/|title=NZXT Announces H500 and H500i Cases with Tempered Glass|last=Peak|first=Sebastian|date=May 22, 2018|website=[[PC Perspective]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref>
The H-series cases were refreshed in May 2019. The new revisions introduced a front-panel [[USB-C]] port. One of the refreshed cases, the H510 Elite, added a second glass panel on the front of the case.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/14446/nzxt-refreshes-h-series-new-h510-elite-chassis-with-argb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530190957/https://www.anandtech.com/show/14446/nzxt-refreshes-h-series-new-h510-elite-chassis-with-argb|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 30, 2019|title=NZXT Refreshes H Series, New H510 Elite Chassis With RGB|last=Bonshor|first=Gavin|date=May 30, 2019|website=[[AnandTech]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nzxt-refreshes-h-series-chassis-line,39471.html|title=NZXT Refreshes H Series Chassis With USB Type-C, Smart Device v2|last=Shields|first=Joe|date=May 27, 2019|website=[[Tom's Hardware]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/nzxt-is-giving-its-h-series-cases-a-refresh/|title=NZXT is giving its H-series cases a refresh|last=Nelius|first=Jonna|date=May 27, 2019|website=[[PC Gamer]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref>
In February 2020, NZXT released the H1 compact form factor case.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Carver|first=Garrett|date=February 25, 2020|title=NZXT H1 Review: SFF Excellence, PSU and AIO Included|language=en|website=Tom's Hardware|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nzxt-h1-ultra-compact-desktop-pc-case|access-date=February 25, 2021}}</ref> Several months later reports began to emerge of H1 cases catching fire, which were first reported on November 30, 2020, by Gamers Nexus, a PC hobbyist [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ridley|first=Jacob|date=February 18, 2021|title=NZXT to begin shipping more permanent H1 PC case fire hazard fix this month|language=en-US|website=PC Gamer|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/nzxt-h1-case-pci-riser-assembly-fix/|access-date=February 25, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Liu|first=Zhiye|date=November 28, 2020|title=NZXT Issues H1 Product Recall Over Safety Concerns|language=en|website=Tom's Hardware|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nzxt-h1-case-recall-safety-concerns|access-date=February 25, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Hamilton|first=Eric|date=November 30, 2020|title=HW News - NZXT "Safety Issue," GPU Availability, AMD MI100 GPU, NVIDIA A100 80GB|website=Gamers Nexus|url=https://www.gamersnexus.net/news-pc/3631-hw-news-nzxt-safety-h1-gpu-availability-amd-mi100-gpu|access-date=February 26, 2021}}</ref> On February 2, 2021, NZXT removed the H1 case from its product lineup, until a permanent solution could be made.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ridley|first=Jacob|date=February 2, 2021|title=NZXT halts sale of H1 PC case for second time as long-term fire hazard fix is developed|language=en-US|website=PC Gamer|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/nzxt-h1-pcie-riser-fix-ceo-apology/|access-date=February 26, 2021}}</ref>
=== Cooling === [[File:NZXT Kraken X52 cooler in H500i.jpg|thumb|An NZXT X52 240mm water cooler]] NZXT has multiple [[Computer cooling#Liquid cooling|all-in-one water cooler]] products under its ''Kraken'' lineup. The first of these was released in 2013, in both 140mm and 280mm sizes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/6530/closing-the-loop-contained-liquidcoolers-from-corsair-and-nzxt-compared|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230213232/http://www.anandtech.com/show/6530/closing-the-loop-contained-liquidcoolers-from-corsair-and-nzxt-compared|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 30, 2012|title=Closing the Loop: Contained Liquid-Coolers from Corsair and NZXT Compared|last=Sklavos|first=Dustin|date=December 26, 2012|website=[[AnandTech]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-kraken-x40-x60-cpu-cooler-review_123587|title=NZXT Kraken X40 & X60 CPU Water Cooler Reviews|last=Nyhuis|first=Brian|date=September 12, 2013|website=Legit Reviews|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> NZXT has since released multiple updates to this lineup, including new coolers in 120mm and 360mm sizes, and improvements to the pumps and radiators.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nzxt-kraken-x72-m22-cooling,36624.html|title=NZXT Adds Larger, More Affordable AIO CPU Coolers To Kraken Lineup|last=Forrest|first=Derek|date=March 6, 2018|website=[[Tom's Hardware]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/nzxts-kraken-x72-is-the-companys-first-360mm-all-in-one-liquid-cooler/|title=NZXT's Kraken X72 is the company's first 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler|last=Lilly|first=Paul|date=March 6, 2018|website=[[PC Gamer]]|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6812/nzxt-kraken-x31-140mm-aio-cpu-cooler-review/index.html|title=NZXT Kraken X31 140mm AIO CPU Cooler Review|last=Sebring|first=Chad|date=November 13, 2014|website=TweakTown|access-date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> Most recently, it released a new cooler, the Z73, which includes a customizable LED display, and updates to the rest of its AIO lineup.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/nzxt-kraken-z63-z73-review|title=Review: NZXT Kraken Z63 and Z73 are among the best AIO coolers out there|date=2020-01-28|website=Windows Central|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
=== Motherboards === NZXT released its own line of [[motherboard]]s for the [[Intel]] [[LGA 1151#Coffee Lake chipsets (300 series)|Z370 chipset]] in January 2018. It was praised for its minimalist design, as the circuitry is not exposed, but was initially criticized for its high price.<ref name="AnandMotherboard"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/nzxt-s-first-motherboard-seems-perfect-for-first-time-pc-builders-481896.phtml|title=NZXT's first motherboard seems perfect for first-time PC builders|last=Makedonski|first=Brett|date=January 10, 2018|website=[[Destructoid]]|access-date=June 11, 2019|archive-date=March 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307055200/https://www.destructoid.com/nzxt-s-first-motherboard-seems-perfect-for-first-time-pc-builders-481896.phtml|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3246454/nzxt-n7-z370-motherboard-debut-ces.html|title=NZXT's debut motherboard is one of the most breathtaking motherboards ever|last=Dingman|first=Hayden|date=January 10, 2018|website=[[PC World]]|access-date=June 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nzxt-n7-z37xt-1151-coffee-lake-motherboard-review,5415.html|title=A New Player in Motherboards: Our NZXT N7-Z37XT Review|last=Soderstrom|first=Thomas|date=January 9, 2018|website=[[Tom's Hardware]]|access-date=June 11, 2019}}</ref> The lineup was refreshed in October 2018 to support the [[LGA 1151#Coffee Lake chipsets (300 series)|Z390 chipset]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techspot.com/news/76807-nzxt-releases-their-second-ever-motherboard-n7-z390.html|title=NZXT releases their second ever motherboard, the N7 Z390|last=Gayde|first=William|date=October 8, 2018|website=TechSpot|access-date=June 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2018/10/10/intel-z390-chipset-motherboards/|title=Asus, NZXT, and more launch Z390 motherboards for 9th-gen Core CPUs|last=Grubb|first=Jeff|date=October 10, 2018|website=[[VentureBeat]]|access-date=June 11, 2019}}</ref> The NZXT branded Z390 motherboards were manufactured by [[Elitegroup]] while a Z490 one is made by [[Asrock|ASRock]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Anandtech: The NZXT N7 Z490 Motherboard Review: From A Different Direction |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/16033/the-nzxt-n7-z490-motherboard-review- |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007195429/https://www.anandtech.com/show/16033/the-nzxt-n7-z490-motherboard-review- |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 7, 2020 |accessdate=October 17, 2020}}</ref>
=== Power supply units === NZXT began selling [[Power supply unit (computer)|power supply units]] in 2010, before ceasing sales of them in 2016. They re-entered the market in July 2018 with a series of [[Power supply unit (computer)#Modular power supplies|modular]] digitally-controlled power supplies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/13089/nzxt-enters-psu-market-with-eseries-atx-psu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717180504/https://www.anandtech.com/show/13089/nzxt-enters-psu-market-with-eseries-atx-psu|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 17, 2018|title=NZXT Enters PSU Market with E-Series ATX Power Supplies Featuring Built-In Monitoring|last=Shilov|first=Anton|date=July 17, 2018|website=[[AnandTech]]|access-date=June 11, 2019}}</ref>
=== Lighting === NZXT started making its own line of lighting products including RGB & fan controllers, underglow, LED strips, RGB cable combs, and the hue 2 ambient v2 desktop lighting system.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PC Case Lighting {{!}} LED Lights for Gaming Setup {{!}} NZXT|url=https://www.nzxt.com/categories/lighting|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404122004/https://www.nzxt.com/categories/lighting|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 4, 2016|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=www.nzxt.com}}</ref>
=== CRFT === NZXT released the first product on its CRFT line, a series of themed limited edition PC cases, in May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stevens|first=Alex|date=2018-05-05|title=NZXT Announces Limited Edition H700 PUBG Licensed Case, 10% Profits Going To Charity|url=https://wccftech.com/nzxt-announces-limited-edition-h700-pubg-licensed-case-10-profits-going-to-charity/|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=Wccftech|language=en-US}}</ref> They first started with a partnership case with ''[[PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds]]'', before moving to a "Nuka-Cola" ''[[Fallout (franchise)|Fallout]]'' themed case with [[Bethesda Softworks]]. Another PUBG and Fallout series case were released as well as ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' and ''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six]]'' themed cases.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NZXT {{!}} Gaming PC products and services|url=https://www.nzxt.com/product-overview/crft|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726190219/http://www.nzxt.com/product-overview/crft|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 26, 2018|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=www.nzxt.com}}</ref>
=== Audio === NZXT started selling its line of audio products in November 2019; it released its headset, audio mixer, and headset stand.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NZXT {{!}} Gaming PC products and services|url=https://www.nzxt.com/product-overview/aer-headset-ecosystem|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191119051913/https://www.nzxt.com/product-overview/aer-headset-ecosystem|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 19, 2019|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=www.nzxt.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=NZXT Reveals New Audio Suite for Gamers {{!}} NZXT|url=https://www.nzxt.com/news/141|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=www.nzxt.com|archive-date=December 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205181705/https://www.nzxt.com/news/141|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Gaming accessories === NZXT introduced its line of gaming accessories starting with the puck in January 2017 used for [[cable management]] and a headset mount.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Puck Everything {{!}} NZXT|url=https://www.nzxt.com/news/27|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=www.nzxt.com|archive-date=December 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205185242/https://www.nzxt.com/news/27|url-status=dead}}</ref> They expanded it later to include mousepads, a sling bag, and mechanical keyboards.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gaming Accessories|url=https://www.nzxt.com/categories/gaming-accessories|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709173339/http://www.nzxt.com/categories/gaming-accessories|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 9, 2019|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=www.nzxt.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author1=Sarah Jacobsson Purewal |date=2024-02-22 |title=NZXT Function 2 Review: Surprisingly... Solid |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/nzxt-function-2-review |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=Tom's Hardware |language=en}}</ref>
==Services==
=== BLD === In 2017, NZXT launched a computer building service called BLD.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mott |first=Nathaniel |date=June 6, 2017 |title=NZXT Will 'BLD' Your Next Gaming PC, For A Price |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nzxt-bld-gaming-pc,34683.html |access-date=October 7, 2018 |website=Tom's Hardware}}</ref> The service asks about what games would be played on it, budget constraints, and customization options before generating a PC build. The build is sold pre-assembled. They offer 4 categories of PC builds: Starter, Mini, Streaming, and Creator. In March 2023, NZXT revamped its brand of gaming computers into "Player".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wallace |first=Mitch |title=NZXT Launches Stunning Line Of 'Player' Pre-Built Gaming PCs |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mitchwallace/2023/03/13/nzxt-launches-stunning-line-of-player-pre-built-gaming-pcs/ |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>
==== Flex ==== In summer 2024, NZXT launched Flex, a computer rental service based on BLD.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hagedoorn |first=Hilbert |date=2024-08-01 |title=NZXT Launches Flex PC: Subscription-Based Gaming PC Rental with Upgrades |url=https://www.guru3d.com/story/nzxt-launches-flex-pc-subscriptionbased-gaming-pc-rental-with-upgrades/ |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=www.guru3d.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-31 |title=NZXT Announces NZXT Flex a PC Gaming Subscription Service |url=https://nzxt.com/news/flex |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=NZXT |language=en-US}}</ref> This service attracted substantial criticism and controversy over allegations of predatory rental fees, [[unfair business practices|anti-consumer]] practices, and invasive [[data privacy]] policies.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last =Roth |first=Emma |date=Dec 1, 2024 |title=Gamers Nexus claims NZXT's Flex PC rental program is a 'scam' |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/1/24310181/nzxt-pc-rental-program-gamers-nexus-investigation |work=[[The Verge]] |access-date=2024-12-02 }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pomC1CfpC0 |title=Do Not Buy NZXT {{!}} Predatory, Evil Rental Computer Scam Investigated |date=2024-11-30 |last=Gamers Nexus |access-date=2024-12-04 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":beefsuplex">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-01 |title=NZXT responds to damning Gamers Nexus video accusing it of running a "predatory, evil" rental scam |url=https://beefsuplex.com/news/gamers-nexus-calls-out-nzxt/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Beef Suplex Gaming |language=en-US}}</ref> The company has updated the branding of Flex and its computers to better separate BLD and Flex computers as they feature different components.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSp5B--HKL4 |title=Addressing Your NZXT Flex Subscription Concerns |date=2024-12-04 |last=NZXT |access-date=2024-12-09 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Wes |date=2024-12-08 |title=NZXT's Flex PC rentals are still 'misleading' and 'predatory,' claims Gamers Nexus |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/7/24315781/gamers-nexus-video-reply-nzxt-defense-misleading-customers-flex-pc-rentals |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAANNGvMANM |title=NZXT Says We're "Confused" |date=2024-12-06 |last=Gamers Nexus |access-date=2024-12-09 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
==See also== {{Portalbar|Companies|Electronics|Technology}}
* [[List of computer hardware manufacturers]]
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