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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Corsair RM850e: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Corsair RM850e differ on atx standard: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at ATX 2.x, Corsair RM850e at ATX 3.1. They match on 4 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and cybenetics efficiency. On price, Corsair RM850e sits at $129.99 against $149.99 for Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | true |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 3 (1 single 6+2-pin + 2 dual 6+2-pin cables) |
| 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 8-pin (4+4), 1x native 12V-2x6 (12+4), 7x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 |
| Topology | Full-Bridge LLC + DC-DC | Resonant LLC with DC-DC conversion |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7-30% |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | RM850e |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $129.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | Corsair RM850e |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $129.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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.
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