Vortez at COMPUTEX 2019: Antec

We checked out Antec at COMPUTEX 2019 to check out their newest products including the Antec Torque White Edition, Antec Striker open-air chassis, Antec Cube Max, Antec Memory Katana Series, and more.

Antec is one of the old-timers in the PC industry, known for their high-quality power supply units and cases which continues to be one of the competitive brands in the market today. We checked out the Antec booth at the recently concluded COMPUTEX 2019 convention at Taipei, Taiwan to check out their latest products including their new cases and the latest addition to the Antec Memory line. Let’s check them out below.

Check out our Antec product reviews here.

Antec Memory Katana Series

Antec started its own memory product line in 2017 with the 1 Series and 3 Series memory modules which are plain DDR4 memory kits and the 5 Series with RGB lighting. AT COMPUTEX, Antec introduced its latest addition to the Antec Memory line-up – the Antec Memory Katana Series (7 Series) DDR4 memory. The Antec Memory Katana Series is named after one of the traditional Japanese swords that were used by the samurai, and the design of this RAM stick was inspired by the styling of the sword. The aluminium heatsink builds the texture of black steel by means of CNC machining process and detailed surface modification. It also creates the image of the Japanese sword through the sleek outline. We got a first-hand look at the Antec Memory Katana Series memory modules which features RGB lighting with support for synchronization with the ASUS Aura Sync RGB software.

It comes with a silver metallic top that shines with or without the RGB lighting. For builders that prefer a stealthy PC build without RGB lighting, the Antec Memory Katana Series memory can still offer aesthetics without the flashy lighting. The Antec Memory Katana RGB Memory comes with a matte black heatsink.

Antec Striker Chassis

One of the highlighted demo PCs at the Antec booth is the Antec Striker chassis. The Antec Striker is an open-air mini tower that supports mini-ITX motherboards. It comes with tempered glass panels on both sides with a radiator mount at the rear. It has a similar design with the InWin D-Frame chassis except for the Antec Striker’s unique case bottom design. The Antec Striker demo PC at COMPUTEX features a fully customized water cooling system with Barrow water cooling components and the new Antec Prizm Cooling Matrix. The Antec Striker is a new product yet to be added to the Antec website.

Antec Striker Specifications
Dimensions: 415 x 212 x 405 mm (DWH)
Form Factor: Mini Tower
Materials: Aluminum
Mainboard Support: ITX
Front Access & Controls: 2x USB 3.0, HD-AUDIO, TYPE-C 3.1
Side Panel: Tempered glass
Drive Bays: 2x 2.5-inch
Radiator Support: 240mm rear/240mm side
Max GPU Length: 240mm

Antec Torque White Edition

Another head-turner at the Antec booth is the Antec Torque gaming chassis. The Antec Torque demo PC is in a white coloured variant which will be made available this year with an expected retail price of $349USD. The Antec Torque sports a unique and futuristic design with an open rear that showcases the hardware inside. Learn more about the Antec Torque chassis here.

Antec Torque White/Black Edition Specifications
Dimensions: 621 x 285 x 644 mm (DWH)
Form Factor: Mid Tower
Materials: Aluminum
Mainboard Support: E-ATX(Up to 12″x11″), ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX
Front Access & Controls: 2x USB 3.0, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, Type-C USB3.1
Side Panel: Tempered glass
Drive Bays: 1x 2.5-inch, 1x 3.5-inch (convertible)
Radiator Support: 360mm top/360mm front
Max GPU Length: 350mm

Antec Cube Max

The latest addition to the Cube Series of cases, the Antec Cube Max is a mid-tower chassis that can be used in both the standard vertical orientation and horizontal orientation. It comes with tempered glass side panels, front panel lighting, and plenty of fan support. Check out the Antec Cube Series here.

Antec Cube Max Specifications
Dimensions: 485.5 x 237.8 x 391mm (DWH)
Form Factor: Micro Tower
Materials: Aluminum
Mainboard Support: Micro-ATX, ITX
Front Access & Controls: 2x USB 3.0, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, Type-C USB 3.1
Side Panel: Tempered glass
Drive Bays: 1x 2.5-inch, 1x 3.5-inch (convertible)
Radiator Support: 280mm,240mm front/120mm rear
Max GPU Length: TBD

Antec Blazer GT

The Antec Blazer GT is a mid-tower chassis that can be used in both the standard vertical orientation and horizontal orientation. It comes with tempered glass side panels, front panel lighting, and plenty of fan support.

Antec Blazer GT Specifications
Dimensions: 595 x 560 x 305mm (DWH)
Form Factor: Mid Tower
Materials: Aluminum
Mainboard Support: ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX
Side Panel: Tempered glass
Drive Bays: 2x 3.5-inch (convertible)