Antec
Antec CX500M ARGB Micro-ATX Gaming Chassis with USB Type-C – Black
Out of stock
SKU CX500M ARGB
R 807,00
R 1 099,00−27%
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Courier delivery R180 (free on orders of R2 500 or more): 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R210 (R150 on orders of R2 500 or more).
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
A Micro-ATX case that still swallows a 415mm graphics card and a 360mm radiator, with three ARGB fans already fitted.
Quick Specs
- Compact case for Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards
- Steel and 4mm tempered glass on the front and left side
- 3 x 120mm ARGB fans included (2 reverse on right side, 1 rear), daisy-chained
- 415mm GPU, 165mm CPU cooler and up to 270mm PSU clearance
- Front USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 plus two USB 3.0 ports
Small Board, Big Hardware
The CX500M ARGB is for people building around a Micro-ATX board who do not want to compromise on the graphics card. A 415mm GPU limit fits long RTX 40-series cards, the top takes a 360mm radiator, and there is room for up to nine fans in total. Two reverse-blade ARGB fans on the right side pull fresh air in through the mesh and push it across the GPU, with a third ARGB fan exhausting at the rear. Front and side panels use a stud design for tool-free removal, and a 10Gbps Type-C port sits up front.
Trade-offs to Consider
Being a Micro-ATX case, you get five expansion slots and no ATX support, so check your motherboard size first. Radiator support is top-only, so a 360mm AIO goes up there or nowhere. Air coolers are capped at 165mm tall. The included fans are ARGB but not PWM-listed, and lighting is controlled by the front LED button or synced through the daisy chain. Cable space behind the tray is 23mm, which is workable but tight for very thick cables. This Black version is our lower-priced CX500M; the White costs slightly more.
FEATURES:
- Full-view steel and tempered glass front and left panels
- Bottom-up vertical airflow via mesh on lower front, lower left and right side
- Tool-free front and side panels with stud fixing
- Top 360mm radiator support and up to 9 fans
- Reusable PCI slot covers and EVA anti-vibration pads on the PSU mount
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: Antec CX500M ARGB (Black)
- Form Factor: Mini Tower
- Materials: Steel, 4mm tempered glass
- Motherboard Support: Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Front I/O: Power, LED control button, USB 3.0 x2, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 x1, headphone/mic combo jack
- Expansion Slots: 5
- Drive Bays: 2 x 3.5" / 1 x 2.5" (shared), plus 1 x 2.5"
- Fan Support:
- Top: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm
- Side: 2 x 120mm
- PSU Shroud: 3 x 120mm
- Rear: 1 x 120mm
- Included Fans: 2 x 120mm ARGB reverse (right side), 1 x 120mm ARGB (rear)
- Radiator Support: Top 120/140/240/280/360mm
- Clearance: GPU ≤415mm, CPU cooler ≤165mm, PSU ≤210mm with HDD (with cable) / ≤270mm without HDD (without cable)
- Dust Filters: Top, bottom
- Dimensions: 436 x 210 x 446mm (D x W x H)
- Weight: 6.34kg net
- Warranty: 1 Year
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- Antec CX500M ARGB Gaming Chassis – Black x1 (with 3 ARGB fans pre-installed)
Why Antec?
Antec has been building PC cases and power supplies since 1986, and its CX series packs showcase features into budget-friendly cases. It comes with a 1-year warranty, handled directly through AZOnline.
Key details
| Motherboard support | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
|---|---|
| Max card length | 415 mm |
| Max cooler height | 165 mm |
| Radiator support | 120, 140, 240, 280, 360 mm |
| Category | Chassis |
| Brand | Antec |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Questions
Before you buy
Will my graphics card fit in this case?
It takes cards up to 415mm long. Every graphics card we list shows its length on the Specifications tab, so compare the two numbers and leave a few millimetres for the power connectors. Front-mounted radiators and fans usually eat into that clearance - the case manual will say by how much.
What CPU cooler will fit?
Air coolers up to 165mm tall, and liquid cooler radiators of 120, 140, 240, 280, 360mm. Cooler height is measured from the motherboard surface to the top of the heatsink, and it is the dimension that most often catches people out with a side panel that will not close.
Which motherboards does it take?
It accepts Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX boards. A case always takes its own size and anything smaller, so there is no harm in fitting a compact board in a larger case beyond a little wasted space.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
This one is out of stock at the moment. Stock does come back in - WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181 with the model and we will tell you what the supplier is showing and let you know when it lands, rather than leaving you to keep checking the page.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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