With the combination of great looks, expansive functionality and practially endless customization the Matrix Orbital MX4 is a real stunner. The MX4 series of LCDs are very well built and the quality of the LCD is superb. Fonts displayed look very crisp and clean and installation is extremely easy.

MX4 has almost everything the PC enthusiast wants. For overclockers, there are 4 fans header and 6 temperature probes. If a fan burns out or the CPU starts getting too hot, the MX4 display will inform. It can also be set up to monitor almost every aspect of the overclocked PCs health via MBM5. For the case modder and/or everyday user, this screen is a definite eye opener. Smooth aluminum finish, crisp display, cool scrolling effects and colors. The MX4 can also be run externally. It can be mounted in its own enclosure and powered by a USB cable which can definately expand is modability.

What makes the MX4 so great is the feature-rich LCDC software which comes with all the Matrix Orbital LCDs. It gives you endless possibilities of custom screen outputs and makes it very easy once you get accustomed to it. The Matrix Orbital and LCDC forums both have plugins for the LCDC application along with an archive helpful tips and tricks, which makes it easier to remedy the problems that you might encounter.

The MX4, like all products has some flaws. In stock form, it is not able to support high powered fans like the Vantec Tornado. Another issue is that the LCDC application may make customizing screens easy, but it takes some time for the user to play and meddle with before they can fully utilize all its commands for customization. To make it short, the application has quite a learning curve for those who know nothing of programming. Lastly, The email plugin does not support popular web email clients like Hotmail or Gmail, however it seems that there is a solution in the works.

VR-Zone Rating: 90 VR-Marks!