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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 750W: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 750W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 750W at 4, 50% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 8 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 750W sits at $64.99 against $149.99 for Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Cooler Master |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 750 W-25% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 4-50% |
| 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, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex (all fixed) |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm HDB fan |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 550mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 550mm and 550+100mm, SATA 400+90+90+90mm, Molex 500+100+100+100mm | CPU 700mm, PCIe 600+120mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OVP, OPP, SCP, UVP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years-50% |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | MWE Bronze V2 750W |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $64.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/mwe-750-bronze-v2.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 750W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $64.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 750W
7 / 10 Expert Rating
MWE Bronze V2 is Cooler Master's entry-level line, and the 750W semi-modular version is a straightforward budget pick for a mid-range build that doesn't need Gold efficiency or full modularity.
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