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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum at 6, 25% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Wattage splits them by another 15%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 10 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme sits at $149.99 against $169.99 for Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum.
$169.99
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| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 0 |
| Hold-Up Time | 18 ms | 16 ms-11% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No, flat cables |
| 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, 1x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 140mm RGB fan, hydraulic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Channel Well Technology |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| 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, PCIe 650mm, SATA 750mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| Topology | Full-Bridge LLC + DC-DC | Digital LLC + DC-DC |
| 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 | Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $169.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://thermaltakeusa.com/products/toughpower-irgb-plus-850w-platinum-tt-premium-edition-ps-tpi-0850f2fdpu-1 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 850W Platinum
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
Thermaltake's older but still-current iRGB Plus flagship pairs Platinum efficiency with a software-controlled RGB fan and sleeved cables, aimed at builders who want lighting alongside high efficiency.
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