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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II separate most on hold-up time: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 18 ms, ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II at 27.4 ms, 34% in favour of ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. Wattage splits them by another 17%, again favouring ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II. They match on 17 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme sits at $149.99 against $349.99 for ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | ASUS |
| Wattage | 1000 W-17% | 1200 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 100 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A++ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 18 ms-34% | 27.4 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.7 % | 89.23 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 8 |
| Measured Average Noise | 28.31 dBA | 14.75 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-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin (component side), 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 6 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 550mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 550mm and 550+100mm, SATA 400+90+90+90mm, Molex 500+100+100+100mm | ATX 620mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 680mm and 680+80mm, SATA 460+125+125+125mm, Molex 460+155+155mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 190 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| 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 |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $349.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-thor/rog-thor-1200p2-gaming-model/spec/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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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.
ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1200W Platinum-rated ATX unit for a workstation or multi-GPU build with serious headroom, held back only by its premium price.
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