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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Cougar GLE 1200: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Cougar GLE 1200 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, Cougar GLE 1200 at 6, 25% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Wattage splits them by another 17%, this time favouring Cougar GLE 1200. They match on 10 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and single +12v rail.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Cougar |
| Wattage | 1000 W-17% | 1200 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 100 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 6-25% |
| 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 (20+4) ATX, 2x EPS 8-pin (4+4), 1x 12V-2x6 (12+4), 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB) |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | 12V-2x6 650mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OVP, OCP, OPP, UVP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | GLE 1200 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://cougargaming.com/us/products/psus/gle-1000-1200/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | Cougar GLE 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 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.
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