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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 at 6, 25% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 6%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 13 other specifications, including wattage, 80 plus rating and form factor. On price, Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme sits at $149.99 against $169.99 for MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | MSI |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 18 ms | 17 ms-6% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| 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 ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 16-pin PCIe 5.0 (600W), 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | Fluid Dynamic |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | CWT |
| 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 | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 700mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | MPG A1000G PCIE5 |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $169.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A1000G-PCIE5/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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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.
MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The MPG A1000G is the consumer sibling to MSI's server-oriented A1000GS, keeping Zero Frozr fan control and a native 12V-2x6 connector for gaming rigs that don't need the GS's extra hardening.
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