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Antec Signature 1300 Platinum vs Corsair HX1200i: Comparison
Antec Signature 1300 Platinum and Corsair HX1200i separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec Signature 1300 Platinum at 12, Corsair HX1200i at 4, 67% in favour of Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. Wattage splits them by another 8%, again favouring Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. They match on 10 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and cybenetics efficiency. On price, Antec Signature 1300 Platinum sits at $289.99 against $354.99 for Corsair HX1200i.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1200 W-8% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 108 A | 100 A |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | None | A+ |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 21 ms-4% | 21.8 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.97 % | 89.65 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 12 | 4-67% |
| Measured Average Noise | 47.79 dBA | 18.31 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 12x PCIe 6+2-pin, 14x SATA, 5x Molex, 1x FDD | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 8x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 140mm NR140P, fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 14 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 5 | 8 |
| Length | 170 mm | 200 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Signature Platinum 1300 | HX1200i |
| Typical Price | $289.99 | $354.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/signature-platinum-1300 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020281-na/hx1200i-fully-modular-ultra-low-noise-platinum-atx-1200-watt-pc-power-supply-cp-9020281-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec Signature 1300 Platinum | Corsair HX1200i |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $289.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Corsair | $354.99 View on Corsair | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
Antec Signature 1300 Platinum
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1300W Platinum-rated ATX unit for a workstation or multi-GPU build with serious headroom, held back only by its premium price.
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