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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Cougar GLE 1200: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Cougar GLE 1200 wattage compared
On wattage the spread is 17%, Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme 1000 W against Cougar GLE 1200 1200 W, so Cougar GLE 1200 takes it. Add pcie 8-pin connectors to that, 8 on the Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme versus 6 on the Cougar GLE 1200, and the pattern holds.
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Cougar GLE 1200: which one fits your build
The Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme suits anyone who wants fully modular cabling with native 12V-2x6 support and systems where a 10-year warranty and Gold-tier efficiency matter, though it is the wrong buy for builds needing more than 1000W of continuous headroom and buyers who need the smallest possible SFX/SFX-L footprint. The same goes for builders targeting an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build. it is not built for small form factor builds, this is a full ATX unit. It is equally the pick for high-wattage single-GPU builds that want a native 12V-2x6 cable rather than an adapter. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need a verified Cybenetics rating, which Cougar publishes for the 1000W model but not this one. Our rating of the Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme (8.3/10): 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.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: modularity, fan size, warranty, form factor and single +12v rail are identical here. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Cougar GLE 1200 differ on 80 plus rating?
Yes. 80 PLUS Rating reads Gold on the Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme versus Up to 91% on the Cougar GLE 1200.
Is the Japanese Capacitors the same on the Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Cougar GLE 1200?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- Antec
- Cougar GLE 1200
- Cougar
Wattage
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 1000 W-17%
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 1200 WBest
80 PLUS Rating
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- Gold
- Cougar GLE 1200
- Up to 91%
Model Number
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- HCG1000 Extreme
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 31GF120001P01
ATX Standard
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- ATX 2.x
- Cougar GLE 1200
- ATX 3.1
Form Factor
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- ATX
- Cougar GLE 1200
- ATX
+12V Rail Amperage
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 83 A
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 100 A
Single +12V Rail
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- Yes
- Cougar GLE 1200
- Yes
PCIe CEM Standard
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- None
- Cougar GLE 1200
- PCIe 5.1
12V-2x6 Connectors
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 0
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 1
PCIe 8-pin Connectors
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 8
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 6-25%
Connector Count
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Molex, 1x FDD adapter
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 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
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 135 mm
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 135 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 135mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Japanese Capacitors
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- Yes
- Cougar GLE 1200
- Yes
EPS 8-pin Connectors
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 2
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 2
SATA Connectors
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 12
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 12
Molex Connectors
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 6
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 4
Cable Lengths
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- ATX 550mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 550mm and 550+100mm, SATA 400+90+90+90mm, Molex 500+100+100+100mm
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 12V-2x6 650mm
Length
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 160 mm
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 150 x 150 x 86 mm (W x D x H)
Colour
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- Black
- Cougar GLE 1200
- Black
Fan Bearing
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- Fluid Dynamic
- Cougar GLE 1200
- Hydro
Modularity
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- Fully Modular
- Cougar GLE 1200
- Fully Modular
Protections
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO
- Cougar GLE 1200
- OVP, OCP, OPP, UVP, SCP, OTP
Warranty
- Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
- 10 years
- Cougar GLE 1200
- 10 years
Which one should you pick?
Choose Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme if you want the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (8 vs 6) and the higher warranty (10 years vs 10 years).
Choose Cougar GLE 1200 if you want the higher wattage (1200 W vs 1000 W).
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.