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Antec Launches the DF500 Gaming Case

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Antec Inc., a leading provider of high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself market, presents the latest mid tower of their award-winning Dark Fleet Series: the Antec DF500 RGB. The case is now commercially available from 79€. The DF500 without the RGB is available for 59 Euros (suggested retail price including VAT).





Bold styling with gun metal accent strips
Armed with features that enable to create a powerful system and customize it at will. Three RGB fans come included, letting the user customize the rig with single colors or choose different modes such as pulsing, breathing, or sync with the motherboard for ultimate customization. The 4 mm darkened tempered glass window lets the components appear in full view, while the transparent front panel is flanked with gun metal accent strips. The sturdy frame measures 470 mm x 200 mm x 480 mm (D x W x H) and is compatible with ATX, Micro-ATX ad Mini-ITX motherboards.



The case supports VGA cards with a length of up to 380 mm, accommodates even large CPU coolers with a maximum height of 165 mm as well as power supplies with a maximum length of 200 mm. In terms of cooling, the DF500 RGB offers space for three 120 mm or two 140 mm case fans in the front, three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans at the top as well as one 120mm fan in the rear of the case. For extra water-cooling, the chassis allows to install a 360 mm radiator in the front and a 120 mm radiator in the rear.

Eclipse your opponents with the Dark Fleet series
The flexible hard drive mounting system boasts two convertible tool-less 2.5" / 3.5" HDD drive cages, four 2.5" SSD drive cages as well as seven PCIe slots. The front bezel features access to two USB 3.0 ports, POWER and RGB button as well as MIC/HD AUDIO jacks. The separate power supply chamber allows heat to be managed efficiently. Additional extras include magnetic dust filters on the top and front and a pull-out air filter at the bottom.



The DF500 RGB is the perfect choice for a stylish, versatile gaming system that's prepared to tackle the strongest opponents.



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