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Fremont, CA - April 25, 2006 - Antec, Inc., the pioneering and leading global brand of high-performance computer components for the PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets, has launched its New Solution Series line of enclosures. The five innovative cases have been redesigned to incorporate high efficiency features while maintaining the quality performance and cost effectiveness of Antec's original Solution Series.

The five cases in the New Solution Series include NSK 6500, NSK 4400, NSK 3300, NSK 2400 and NSK 1300. Designed to meet a wide range of computing needs, each case has its own unique innovative features. NSK 6500 features seven expansion slots and nine drive bays - four front accessible 5.25" and five internal 3.5" removable hard drive trays with silicone grommets in a removable HDD cage to isolate vibrations. This results in overall quieter operation. Similarly, NSK 4400 features seven expansion slots and eight drive bays - three front accessible 5.25", two front accessible 3.5" and three internal 3.5" with rubber grommets.

Both NSK 6500 and NSK 4400 have an advanced cooling system. The cases come equipped with one rear 120mm TriCool(tm) three-speed adjustable fan and one Advanced Chassis Air Guide with a mount for an optional 80mm fan. NSK 6500 also features two front mounts for optional 92mm fans, while NSK 4400 has one front mount for an optional 80mm fan. Both cases are constructed of 0.8mm cold-rolled steel for maximum durability and accommodate up to standard ATX motherboards.

The dual chamber design of NSK 3300 ensures the case stays cool by separating the power supply's heat and noise from the rest of the system. To further ensure cool operation, the case has one rear 120mm TriCool three-speed adjustable fan and two front mounts for optional 92mm fans. NSK 3300 also features four expansion slots and three front accessible drive bays - one 3.5" and two 5.25" with removable HDD brackets. Additionally, the chassis features one internal 3.5" drive bay with silicone grommets to minimize vibrations and noise.

NSK 2400 features a unique triple-chamber structure designed to isolate heat and noise produced by the power supply and hard drives which results in a quieter system. It also has two side 120mm TriCool three-speed adjustable fans to help keep the system cool. The case features four expansion slots and four drive bays - two front accessible 5.25" and two internal 3.5" removable HDD trays with silicone grommets to isolate drive vibrations. Both NSK 2400 and NSK 3300 accommodate MicroATX motherboards and are constructed from 0.8mm cold-rolled steel.

The cubic design of NSK 1300 consists of three-layer side panels to dampen system generated noise. It features a built-in 120mm quiet fan for cooling, while the thermal interface tape transmits heat from the HDD to the cage. This results in lower system noise. A flip-up drive cage ensures easy drive installation. The case features four expansion slots and four drive bays - one 5.25" external and up to three 3.5" HDD. NSK 1300 accommodates a MicroATX Form Factor motherboard and features blue LEDs on both sides of the front panel to indicate the power is on.

All cases feature two front-mounted USB ports and audio in / out for convenience and easy multimedia connections. NSK 6500 and NSK 3300 also have one FireWire port. All cases come equipped with Universal Input power supply (PSU) units with Active Power Factor Correction (PFC). These high efficiency PSUs ensure environmentally friendly computing. PSU wattage varies by case from 300W for NSK1300 and NSK 3300, 380W for NSK 2400 and NSK 4400, and 430W for NSK 6500. Additionally, all cases except the NSK 1300 are designed to be TAC compliant.

"Our award winning Solution Series has long been recognized as a practical and versatile line of cases," said Scott Richards, Antec's senior vice president. "When we redesigned the enclosures, we remained committed to keeping the quality the same while improving performance. We added some innovative features to ensure we were meeting a wide range of computing needs - everything from multimedia centers with NSK 2400 and NSK 1300 to corporate environments with NSK 3300. The result is five unique, innovative, cost-effective PC cases."

The New Solution Series is available immediately, for an estimated street price ranging from $89.95 to $119.95 through major retailers, e-tailers and distributors. It is backed by Antec's Quality 3-Year Warranty. For additional product information and full technical specifications, please visit http://www.antec.com

About Antec, Inc.
Founded in 1986, Antec, Inc. is the pioneering and leading global brand of high-performance computer components for the PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets. Equally successful in the distribution channel, Antec products meet the exacting demands from quality-focused system builders, VARs and integrators.

Antec's innovative enclosure product line offers solutions to every variety of computing need, including its quiet and stylish LifeStyle series, elegant Performance One series, technically advanced Performance TX series, cost-effective Solution Series and robust rackmounts for the demanding telecom and networking markets. The company is also a long-standing leader in cutting-edge and stable power supplies, including its acclaimed TruePower 2.0 series, value-priced SmartPower 2.0 series and highly efficient Neo HE models. Antec helps balance coolness with quietness through an extensive selection of cooling products, including the TriCool three-speed adjustable fans and VCool adjustable three-speed expansion slot graphic cards cooler. The company's line of computing accessories adds a variety of innovative products, including its reliable ATX12V PSU tester and patented LED Fans.

Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The company's products are sold in more than 30 countries around the world. For more information on Antec, please visit http://www.antec.com