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Antec Signature 1300 Platinum vs MSI MPG A650GF: Comparison
Antec Signature 1300 Platinum and MSI MPG A650GF separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec Signature 1300 Platinum at 12, MSI MPG A650GF at 4, 67% in favour of Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. Wattage splits them by another 50%, again favouring Antec Signature 1300 Platinum. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, japanese capacitors and eps 8-pin connectors. On price, MSI MPG A650GF sits at $60.00 against $289.99 for Antec Signature 1300 Platinum.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | MSI |
| Wattage | 1300 W | 650 W-50% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 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-pin, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 14 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 170 mm | 160 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| 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, OTP, SCP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Signature Platinum 1300 | MPG A650GF |
| Typical Price | $289.99 | $60 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/signature-platinum-1300 | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A650GF/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec Signature 1300 Platinum | MSI MPG A650GF |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $289.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Newegg | $60.00 View on Newegg |
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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