NZXT Faces Backlash Over Alleged 'Predatory' PC Rental Program
Gamers Nexus investigation accuses NZXT's Flex program of deceptive practices, prompting the company to review the claims.
- Gamers Nexus released a detailed video accusing NZXT's Flex PC rental program of misleading pricing, specifications, and performance claims.
- The investigation highlights discrepancies between PCs offered for purchase and rental, with rental models featuring downgraded hardware under the same names.
- The analysis found that renting a PC through the Flex program could cost up to $15,540 over five years, far exceeding the cost of outright purchase without offering ownership.
- Additional concerns include rapidly changing prices, faked gaming benchmarks, aggressive terms of service, and potential privacy risks related to user data.
- NZXT has acknowledged the allegations and stated it is actively reviewing the situation, promising to provide further clarity in an official statement soon.