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==Use of false and predatory advertising.==
==Use of false and predatory advertising.==
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/i-want-to-acknowledge-that-we-messed-up-nzxt-addresses-concerns-about-its-controversial-flex-gaming-pc-rental-program-and-commits-to-taking-action/
Despite NZXT stating in their ''December 4, 2024 [https://nzxt.com/news/nzxt-update-addressing-your-concerns-about-the-flex-subscription-program press release]'' that:
Despite NZXT stating in their ''December 4, 2024 [https://nzxt.com/news/nzxt-update-addressing-your-concerns-about-the-flex-subscription-program press release]'' that:


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===Day-to-day switching of specifications and pricing===
===Day-to-day switching of specifications and pricing===
The specs and price listings have been reported to change constantly, with very similar setups reported to have varying prices<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/1/24310181/nzxt-pc-rental-program-gamers-nexus-investigation</ref>
The specs and price listings have been reported to change constantly, with very similar setups reported to have varying prices, and vice versa, with different builds being reported to be similar in specs.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/1/24310181/nzxt-pc-rental-program-gamers-nexus-investigation</ref>


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==Follow-up by NZXT==
==Follow-up by NZXT==
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/i-want-to-acknowledge-that-we-messed-up-nzxt-addresses-concerns-about-its-controversial-flex-gaming-pc-rental-program-and-commits-to-taking-action/
The company has addressed various concerns as of early December of 2024, the statements released attempt to apologize and address future plans<ref>https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/i-want-to-acknowledge-that-we-messed-up-nzxt-addresses-concerns-about-its-controversial-flex-gaming-pc-rental-program-and-commits-to-taking-action/</ref>, while also clarifying various alleged misconceptions users may have about the program. Among the stated clarifications is the fact that users do not actually own the computers acquired through the program.<ref>https://nzxt.com/news/nzxt-update-addressing-your-concerns-about-the-flex-subscription-program</ref> The company also released a video about the subject on their official channel.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSp5B--HKL4</ref>
 
https://nzxt.com/news/nzxt-update-addressing-your-concerns-about-the-flex-subscription-program
 
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