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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs MSI MPG A650GF: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and MSI MPG A650GF separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, MSI MPG A650GF at 4, 50% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 80 plus rating, form factor and modularity. On price, Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme sits at $149.99 against $60,702,023.00 for MSI MPG A650GF.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | MSI |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 4-50% |
| 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-pin, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | true |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP, UVP |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | MPG A650GF |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $60 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | MSI MPG A650GF |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Newegg | $60,702,023.00 View on Newegg |
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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