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Antec Signature 1300 Platinum vs Corsair RM1000e: Comparison
Antec Signature 1300 Platinum and Corsair RM1000e separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec Signature 1300 Platinum at 12, Corsair RM1000e at 4, 67% in favour of Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. Warranty splits them by another 30%, again favouring Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. They match on 7 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and cybenetics efficiency. On price, Corsair RM1000e sits at $179.99 against $289.99 for Antec Signature 1300 Platinum.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Corsair |
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1000 W-23% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 108 A | 83.3 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | None | A- |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 12 | 4-67% |
| 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 (ThermalProtect), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm Hong Hua HA1225H12SF-Z, rifle bearing |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | HEC |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 14 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 5 | 2 |
| Length | 170 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Topology | Full-Bridge LLC + DC-DC | Half-Bridge 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 | 7 years-30% |
| Model | Signature Platinum 1300 | RM1000e |
| Typical Price | $289.99 | $179.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/signature-platinum-1300 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020337-na/rm1000e-atx-3-1-low-noise-atx-power-supply-with-thermalprotect-12v-2x6-cable-cp-9020337-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec Signature 1300 Platinum | Corsair RM1000e |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $289.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $179.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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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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