Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-400 400W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Pros: Seems to be enough power for my basic gaming rig

Cons: Random clicking noise!! Appears to be an unstable fan (I can stop the fan and the noise stops). It doesn't happen all the time but is extremely aggravating when it occurs (even my wife is ready to throw my new build out because of the annoyance). Going to contact antec about options..this should not be happening. My last rig had a basic 600 watt antec PSU in it and it lasted for 5 years and was a quiet as a mouse..this one is REALLY annoying).

Pros: Works great. Quality build. Cheap, would get this over the earthwatts version.

Cons: None so far.

Pros: Silent as far as I can hear. Runs smoothly a core i5 3570k, an ssd, and a gtx 570 .
I think it has good efficiency. Idle power draw at the plug 36W (without the graphics card) and 69W (with the graphics card). Seems efficient.

Cons: There is only one 6 pin pci-e connector. Had to convert from two molex connectors to get the second 6 pin pci-e for the gtx 570.

Pros: Lots of connectors. Actually too many for my own use.
Cool color. Quiet. Stays cool.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: The cable wrapper is a good idea but it makes the cable a little bulky. I guess you can't have it both ways.

Pros: Runs my games on highest setting.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: I'm in the process of building a new rig. It will take about 6 to 8 more months to purchase everything. So I bought this card to replace the 8800 gts in my current rig. This 6850 easily extended the gaming life of this rig by another year or more.

Pros: Seasonic unit
Great size for HTPC's
Capable of powering systems w/current gen 28nm VGA's
$11 after coupon, rebate

Cons: no complaints from me, but MSRP is a bit steep

Other Thoughts: $9 promo code + $40 rebate=$10.99 shipped
Received rebate confirmation 2 weeks after mailing, expected delivery 2-3 weeks.
Currently powering my All-in-one ESX ZFS box:
E1230v2, Supermicro x9scm-f-o, 12 7.2k HDD's, 2ea: 120gb ssd, sas cards, pci-e nic cards

Pros: Replaced a 500W corsair that was failing and has been great since June.

Cons: Antec couldn't find my rebate paperwork and wouldn't accept my scanned copies. Other companies have in the past when they were unable to find original hard copies, but not Antec. This took place during their "moving of rebate departments" so I'm not very surprised.

Other Thoughts: It is a shame that poor rebate fulfillment costs companies so much in public image. I understand the need for rebates due to vendor costs, but you would think that more effort would be put forth to ensure that old customers don't abandon them in the future.

Pros: It worked great powering 5 hard drives, a 4850, and a i3 550 (5 eggs) in my pseudo file server...

Cons: ...now (just like JH a few posts below me) the fan is starting to make a rattling sound (3 eggs). I purchased this PSU in October of 2011.

Pros: I clicked on the wrong power supply the 400W has been great for me the 750W is the one that died after 11 months. I buy a lot of parts as I build computers for friends, family and referrals.

Cons: None

Pros: Worked perfect for almost 11 months.

Cons: Died after 11 months.

Manufacturer Response:

Hi Zak,

Got your feedback for the HCG-750 and we'll be able to help you out. Thanks!

Chris
Antec Customer Support