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Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme vs be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W: Comparison
Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme and be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme at 6, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 4, 33% in favour of Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme. They match on 8 other specifications, including wattage, 80 plus rating and form factor. On price, Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme sits at $119.99 against $129.99 for be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | No |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.0 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 6 | 4-33% |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 10x SATA, 6x Molex, 1x FDD | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12VHPWR (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 10 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 2 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 600-750mm | 24-pin 550mm, EPS 600mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, PCIe 500+150mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | HCG850 Extreme | Pure Power 12 M 850W |
| Typical Price | $119.99 | $129.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg850-extreme | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4072 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $119.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Consumercarts listing | $129.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-priced step below the HCG1000 with the same ATX 3.0 platform and 10-year warranty, right for RTX 4080-class builds.
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The 850W Pure Power 12 M tops out the modular M-series, giving budget-focused builders a native 12V-2x6 connector and Gold efficiency without stepping up to the pricier Straight Power line.
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