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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 4, 50% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Wattage splits them by another 15%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 9 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and cybenetics efficiency. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W sits at $129.99 against $149.99 for Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | No |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A- |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.0 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 18 ms-13% | 20.6 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.7 % | 89.81 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 4-50% |
| Measured Average Noise | 28.31 dBA | 25.03 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, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12VHPWR (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | HEC |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 2 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 550mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 550mm and 550+100mm, SATA 400+90+90+90mm, Molex 500+100+100+100mm | 24-pin 550mm, EPS 600mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, PCIe 500+150mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | Pure Power 12 M 850W |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $129.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4072 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $129.99 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.
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The 850W Pure Power 12 M tops out the modular M-series, giving budget-focused builders a native 12V-2x6 connector and Gold efficiency without stepping up to the pricier Straight Power line.
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