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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs MSI MAG A650BN: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and MSI MAG A650BN separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, MSI MAG A650BN at 2, 75% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on form factor, single +12v rail and 12v-2x6 connectors.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | MSI |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650 W-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Bronze |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 54 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 0 |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 2-75% |
| 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-pin, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 2x Molex, 1x FDD (all fixed cables) |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm sleeve bearing fan |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 1 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 5 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 2 |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Sleeve |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years-50% |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | MAG A650BN |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MAG-A650BN/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | MSI MAG A650BN |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| MSI Store | View on MSI Store |
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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