Antec, Inc. is a Taiwanese manufacturer of

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(PC) components and consumer tech products. Antec's principal products are

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s and power supplies. Antec also offers PC cooling products,

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accessories, and previously offered a line of Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.) which included Bluetooth speakers, headphones, portable batteries, and charging hubs. Originally founded in 1986 in

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, the company is now headquartered in Taipei City, with additional offices in

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. Antec pioneered a number of innovations in the PC case industry, including the switch from beige to black exterior color, and first cases specifically designed for noise reduction with the Sonata and P180. In 2011, Antec was purchased by Ming-Jong Technologies Ltd. of Taiwan, and the combined company adopted the Antec name. Antec products are sold in over 40 countries through its online retail platform,

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, and distribution partners. The company is publicly traded on the Taipei stock exchange under ticker 6276.

Products

* Computer enclosures * Computer power supplies *

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products

Antec Mobile Products (a.m.p)

In October 2012, Antec launched the now-defunct Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Antec. The product range included a line of

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audio devices, USB-powered battery packs and mobile chargers.

Console Gaming

Antec entered the console gaming sector with the X-1 Cooler for the

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in 2015 which received positive reviews. The cooler prevented the

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from over-heating while in use and helped preserve the lifespan of the console.

References

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External links

Official website
Manufacturing companies established in 1986 Computer enclosure companies Computer power supply unit manufacturers 1986 establishments in California Computer hardware cooling Companies listed on the Taipei Exchange