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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Seasonic Focus GX-750: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Seasonic Focus GX-750 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, Seasonic Focus GX-750 at 2, 75% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Wattage splits them by another 25%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 14 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, Seasonic Focus GX-750 sits at $129.99 against $149.99 for Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Seasonic |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 750 W-25% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 62 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A- |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| 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, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 3x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing (HA13525H12F-Z) |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 8 |
| 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 | 24-pin 610mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 750mm, 12V-2x6 700mm, SATA 950mm, Molex 690mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | Focus GX-750 (V4, ATX 3.1) |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $129.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://seasonic.com/focus-gx-atx-3/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | Seasonic Focus GX-750 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $129.99 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.
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