Antec @ Computex 2023

Antec hit Computex 2023 pretty hard, with a brand new case design that’s getting a big thumbs up from me just for being micro-ATX, a form factor that I feel has been pretty underappreciated in recent years. The Constellation M-ATX 450 comes with a look that has a bit of a modern retro vibe about it.

There’s plenty of ventilation up front, but the case actually has the PSU mounted up front, allowing the entire bottom and top of the case to be used for additional fans and/or radiators.

As you can see, despite the front-mounted PSU, which I must admit looks pretty cool actually, GPU support is not affected. Plus, there’s a built-in cable routing system, as the PSU is actually rotated so the cables point towards the rear/right side of the case, giving it a very clean aesthetic overall.

Another neat feature is obviously the built-in LCD panel on the left window, which allows you to see various stats such as CPU and GPU temperatures and loads.

The case looks great, and I honestly can’t wait to get my hands on one of these.

Additionally, they have a series of riser cables for vertical GPU mounting, not only for the new case but a range of cases are supported by these, and even just the cables can be purchased too for various other builds.

Antec is the latest getting into the fat fan market too, with the Storm T3 120, and their ARGB versions. They feature a 30mm thick design which is said to increase the overall air pressure and airflow.