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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT at 3, 63% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Wattage splits them by another 35%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 12 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor. On price, EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT sits at $79.99 against $149.99 for Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | EVGA |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650 W-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 54 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 3-62% |
| 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, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 3x Molex, 1x Molex-to-FDD adapter |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 1 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 3 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 550mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 550mm and 550+100mm, SATA 400+90+90+90mm, Molex 500+100+100+100mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 700mm/700mm/850mm, SATA 550-750mm, Molex 550-750mm, AC 1500mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7 years-30% |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | SuperNOVA 650 GT |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $79.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://web.archive.org/web/20260511152550/https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=220-GT-0650-Y1 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $79.99 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.
EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GT
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 650W Gold-rated ATX unit for a mainstream single-GPU gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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