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Antec Signature 1300 Platinum vs Cougar GLE 1200: Comparison
Antec Signature 1300 Platinum and Cougar GLE 1200 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec Signature 1300 Platinum at 12, Cougar GLE 1200 at 6, 50% in favour of Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. Wattage splits them by another 8%, again favouring Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. They match on 8 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and fan size.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | Cougar |
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1200 W-8% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 108 A | 100 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe CEM Standard | None | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 1 |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 12 | 6-50% |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 12x PCIe 6+2-pin, 14x SATA, 5x Molex, 1x FDD | 1x 24-pin (20+4) ATX, 2x EPS 8-pin (4+4), 1x 12V-2x6 (12+4), 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB) |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 14 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 5 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 670+70mm, SATA 400+115+115+115mm and 350+150+150+150mm, Molex 450+120+120mm and 350+120mm | 12V-2x6 650mm |
| Length | 170 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OVP, OCP, OPP, UVP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Signature Platinum 1300 | GLE 1200 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/signature-platinum-1300 | https://cougargaming.com/us/products/psus/gle-1000-1200/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec Signature 1300 Platinum | Cougar GLE 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $289.99 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 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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