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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 850W: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 850W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 850W at 4, 50% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Wattage splits them by another 15%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 12 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and cybenetics efficiency. On price, Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme sits at $149.99 against $169.99 for Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 850W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Thermaltake |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 70.8 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A- |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.0 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| 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, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 1x 12VHPWR (12+4-pin, 450W), 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD adapter |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 8 |
| 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 | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm+150mm, PCIe 500mm+150mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, SATA 500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm, Molex 500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm, FDD adapter 150mm |
| 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 | Toughpower PF3 850W |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $169.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://www.thermaltake.com/toughpower-pf3-850w-platinum-tt-premium-edition.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $169.99 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.
Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 850W
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 850W Platinum-rated ATX unit for a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build, held back only by its premium price.
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