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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Corsair HX1500i: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Corsair HX1500i separate most on wattage: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 1000 W, Corsair HX1500i at 1500 W, 33% in favour of Corsair HX1500i. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 17%, again favouring Corsair HX1500i. They match on 11 other specifications, including form factor, cybenetics efficiency and cybenetics noise. On price, Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme sits at $149.99 against $379.99 for Corsair HX1500i.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1000 W-33% | 1500 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 125 A |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A- |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 18 ms-17% | 21.8 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.7 % | 89.69 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 7-12% |
| Measured Average Noise | 28.31 dBA | 27.55 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 12V-2x6, 7x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 8x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 140mm NR140P, fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 8 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 550mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 550mm and 550+100mm, SATA 400+90+90+90mm, Molex 500+100+100+100mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 650mm and 670+100mm, 12V-2x6 650mm, SATA 460+115+115+115mm, Molex 450+100+100+100mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 200 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | HX1500i |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $379.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020261-na/hx1500i-fully-modular-ultra-low-noise-platinum-atx-1500-watt-pc-power-supply-cp-9020261-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | Corsair HX1500i |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $379.99 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.
Corsair HX1500i
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1500W Platinum-rated ATX unit for an extreme multi-GPU or high-core-count workstation, held back only by its premium price.
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