Antec HCP Platinum HCP-1000 1000W ATX12V V2.32 / EPS12V V2.92 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Pros: Provides constant supply of power. High quality parts. Plenty of room for adding various components. Long warranty (you will need it)

Cons: would die too quickly and bad reputation on the web as result

Other Thoughts: Unfortunately the unit is inconsistent in delivery. I started having to unplug ever4ything and rest the entire computer to get it to work. It finally died on me and refused to come back on. I would hear a click and power came on for a second and would cut off again. This is probably the last Antec PSU I will ever buy as my experience with their PSU has been negative over the past few years. I will have to start the return process and see if I can get it replaced. I will keep you updated

Manufacturer Response:

Hi NSK,

We're sorry about the issue you're having and will certainly get you a replacement under warranty. We understand your frustration from this experience. If you have future concerns or questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Chris
Antec Customer Support

Pros: Platinum certified, Full modular PSU, Quiet fan, 7 year warranty.
Great investment towards the future.

Cons: None

Pros: Premium cable sleeves all black with this black power supply make it a perfect low profile high power producing efficient hardware being fully modular cable management is a breeze and helps with not needing extra cables to hide when trying to improve cooling and overall appearance of a running computer.

Cons: none but price but for a future proof supply with a 7yr warrenty that if it craps out from natural ware in tare they will replace for free...

Other Thoughts: Don't let price or people tell you other wise this power supply when thinking about long term 7 yrs for the warrenty is just enough time to finally move on to a new one which in 7years should be much better.

Pros: Platinum certified; modular PSU; really quiet fan;

Cons: The cables are pretty stiff and the plastic connectors are sharp.

Other Thoughts: I used my heat gun on low to loosen up the cables. I have no other problems with this PSU. If the cables weren't so stiff and the connectors so sharp I would have given it 5 eggs. Otherwise it is an awesome PSU.

Pros: Had lots of shine, like any other polished tu rd.

Cons: Dead on arrival. Great quality control Antec, especially when its your best. Your best failed and after years of Antec... Im getting an Enermax. A bench test for a 270 dollar power supply isnt asking much. Installed it in another computer...same results...lots of wasted time and now shipping money.

Other Thoughts: This really scre wed me up Antec. Now I boycott you for chinese quality. You should be horse whipped.

Pros: Platinum Rated
Completely Modular Cables

Cons: Died after 1 month of use....

Manufacturer Response:

Hi,

I'm sorry for the issue and inconvenience here. We'll gladly replace the HCP-1000 under warranty for you - please send us an email at VIP@antec.com and one of our reps will get in contact with you promptly. Thank you.

Chris
Antec Customer Support

Pros: 1000W, "Fully" Modular, quad 12v rails, I can not hear the fan.

Cons: First off, the documentation that comes with this and on the cables them selfs is HORRIBLE!! I would have loved to have more then just a small picture of each cable.(please take note antec) Also be aware that the 24pin mobo connector takes the mother board slot on the PSU and then one other slot, why not make this all one connector? Cables are stupidly Stiff and made it a PITA to hook up, along with the 8pin cpu cable being a little short I had many words for antec during the install, 4 more inches would be awesome.

Other Thoughts: I would really rate this a 2.5 egg but went with the lower egg to make sure people would take a look at this review with there being so few.
Would bump an egg for more documentation, for cables that were not stiff enough to play baseball with, and for the CPU/mobo connectors be a bit longer.

Manufacturer Response:

Hi,

We apologize that the HCP-1000 did not meet your expectations. Some cables may be stiff out of the box but with a little flexing, they become easier to manage. Please email us at VIP@antec.com and we can go through all the concerns you currently have with this PSU and we'll address them for you promptly. Thank you.

Chris
Antec Customer Support

Pros: Antec HCP1000-platinum rated, SLI certified, 100% modular, premium sleeved cables & connectors in a bag with all the cables one will ever need. Maximum protection with maximum voltage load stability using HD capacitors rated at 50dCelsius-that speaks volumes. Fits my old ATX mid case. WORKS LIKE A DREAM!

Cons: NONE

Other Thoughts: NEWEGG WAS OUT OF STOCK AND STILL IS. THIS IS A MUST BUY POWER SUPPLY FOR THE GAMERS. BUILT BY DELTA ELECTRONICS DESIGN WITH EVERY ELECTRONIC PROTECTION KNOWN TO DATE! THIS ANTEC HCP1000 IS EXTREMELY STABLE & RUNS COOL AS A CUCUMBER!

Pros: A 1000 Watt continuous power PSU should be enough for many years to come.

Industrial grade Protections keep your expensive parts from frying.

4 +12v Rails allowed me to give both video cards their own rail, my CPU its own rail, and my ODD/HDD/Fans their own rail.

7 Year warranty

All capacitors are rated for 105*C for long life.

Cons: Feels light to me compared to my Seasonic 860W Platinum

No Sticker

Other Thoughts: Originally bought the Seasonic 860W Platinum for my enthusiast build. My computer consists of the following parts:

CPU - Intel Core i7 3930k

RAM - Mushkin Redline Quad Channel 16GB 1866Mhz

Mobo - ASUS - Rampage Formula IV

Video Cards - ASUS HD 7970 Top Edition (x2 in Crossfire)

Boot Drive - Mushkin Chronos 120 GB SSD (x2 in a RAID 0)

Storage drive - Seagate Momentous XT 2TB 7200RPM

ODD 1 - Plextor DVD RW

ODD 2 - Plextor BR-RW

PSU - Antec 1000 Watt HCP Platinum


This power suply draws about 100 Watts less from the wall than my Seasonic 860 Platinum, which would make hard drives in my raid disappear and ODDs disappear. Bought this Antech and running bonic, I'm only drawing 678 Watts according to my Kill A WATT meter. Very high quality and works perfectly out of the box. I have bought 7 Seasonic Power supplies, this one being my first antec one, and I would have to say i was impressed. Runs my Rig with out any hick-ups and I cant hear the fan over the

Pros: This psu is worth every penny it delivers 1000 watts continually. I got it in 2 days after ordering. it comes with all the cables you will ever need you plug in the ones you need so you dan't have extras laying around in you're case. i have it in a cooler master CM690 advanced case running an i7 920 2.6ghz liquid cooled processor 12GB ddr3 crossair dominator ram a AMD radeon HD 6970 xfx brand video card on a Asus P6X58D premium motherboard. with 4 extra 120MM case fans. (The video card fan it oc'ed to 6000rpm)This PSU has a Antec 7 year warranty with it. and is the best PSU out. I did not want to spend the 270.00 on it but its Totaly worth it to go all out on ur psu.

Cons: NONE.

Other Thoughts: This is the only True 1000W PSU MADE never have to buy another one in my life time. sorry I don't have a video to show on it but i'm using it to post this review.