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Antec Signature 1300 Platinum vs MSI MAG A650BN: Comparison
Antec Signature 1300 Platinum and MSI MAG A650BN separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec Signature 1300 Platinum at 12, MSI MAG A650BN at 2, 83% in favour of Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. Wattage splits them by another 50%, again favouring Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. They match on form factor, single +12v rail and 12v-2x6 connectors.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | MSI |
| Wattage | 1300 W | 650 W-50% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Bronze |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 108 A | 54 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 0 |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 12 | 2-83% |
| 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, 1x EPS 4+4-pin, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 2x Molex, 1x FDD (all fixed cables) |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 120mm sleeve bearing fan |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 1 |
| SATA Connectors | 14 | 5 |
| Molex Connectors | 5 | 2 |
| Length | 170 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Sleeve |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years-50% |
| Model | Signature Platinum 1300 | MAG A650BN |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/signature-platinum-1300 | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MAG-A650BN/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec Signature 1300 Platinum | MSI MAG A650BN |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $289.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| MSI Store | View on MSI Store |
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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