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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II separate most on hold-up time: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 18 ms, ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II at 26.1 ms, 31% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II. They match on 14 other specifications, including wattage, form factor and +12v rail amperage.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | ASUS |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 83 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A++ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 18 ms-31% | 26.1 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.7 % | 89.88 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 8 |
| Measured Average Noise | 28.31 dBA | 11.39 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Molex, 1x FDD adapter | 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Peripheral |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Seasonic |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 160 mm | 190 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Ball |
| Zero-RPM Switchable | Yes | Yes |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | ROG-THOR-1000P2-GAMING |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1000p2-gaming-model/spec/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo |
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Verdict
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 1000W Gold-rated ATX unit for an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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