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Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6: Comparison

Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6 wattage compared

The gap that matters here is wattage: Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme 850 W against EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6 1000 W, which puts EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6 15% ahead.

Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6: which one fits your build

Buy the Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme for RTX 4080-class single-GPU builds and buyers wanting a 10-year warranty at 850W, though it is not the pick for Multi-GPU or extreme workstation loads and SFF builds needing SFX. The EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6 is the one to take for high-end single-GPU gaming builds (RTX 4080/4090-class cards) and builders who want Platinum-tier efficiency with future GPU upgrade headroom, though it is the wrong buy for budget builds where a 550-650W unit would be sufficient and Extreme dual-GPU or workstation rigs needing 1200W+. Our rating of the Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme (8.1/10): A well-priced step below the HCG1000 with the same ATX 3.0 platform and 10-year warranty, right for RTX 4080-class builds. Our rating of the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6 (8.7/10): P6 is EVGA's most compact full-size ATX platform, so the 1000 P6 packs Platinum efficiency and a native 12V-2x6 into a shorter 150mm chassis that fits cases the older G-series wouldn't.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, modularity, fan size, warranty, atx standard and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 9 further specifications as well.

Which is cheaper, Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme or EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6?

The EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6 asks 50% more, $180 against $120 for the Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme and EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6 differ on 80 plus rating?

Yes. 80 PLUS Rating reads Gold on the Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme versus Platinum on the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6.

Is the Single +12V Rail the same on the Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme and EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    Antec
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    EVGA
  • Wattage

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    850 W-15%
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    1000 WBest
  • 80 PLUS Rating

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    Gold
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Platinum
  • Model Number

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    HCG850 Extreme
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    SuperNOVA 1000 P6
  • ATX Standard

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    ATX 2.x
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    ATX 2.x
  • Form Factor

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    ATX
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    ATX
  • Single +12V Rail

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    Yes
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Yes
  • 12V-2x6 Connectors

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    0
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    0
  • Zero-RPM Mode

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    Yes
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Yes
  • Sleeved Cables

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    No
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    No
  • PCIe 8-pin Connectors

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    6
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    6
  • Connector Count

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 10x SATA, 6x Molex, 1x FDD
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex
  • Fan Size

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    135 mm
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    135 mm
  • Fan Model / Bearing

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    135mm fluid dynamic bearing
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Fluid Dynamic
  • Japanese Capacitors

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    Yes
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Yes
  • EPS 8-pin Connectors

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    2
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    2
  • SATA Connectors

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    10
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    12
  • Molex Connectors

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    6
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    4
  • Cable Lengths

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 600-750mm
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 650mm, SATA 700mm
  • Length

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    160 mm
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    150 mm
  • Colour

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    Black
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Black
  • Topology

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    Full-Bridge LLC + DC-DC
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Full-Bridge LLC + DC-DC
  • Modularity

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    Fully Modular
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Fully Modular
  • Protections

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP
  • Price

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    119.99 USD
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    179.99 USD
  • Warranty

    Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
    10 years
    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    10 years

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme if you want the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (6 vs 6) and the higher warranty (10 years vs 10 years).

    Choose EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6 if you want the higher wattage (1000 W vs 850 W).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAntec HCG850 Gold ExtremeEVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6
    Amazon

    $119.99

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    Consumercarts listing

    $179.99

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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.

    EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P6

    8.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    P6 is EVGA's most compact full-size ATX platform, so the 1000 P6 packs Platinum efficiency and a native 12V-2x6 into a shorter 150mm chassis that fits cases the older G-series wouldn't.

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