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The Antec High Current Gamer 900W Power Supply is shipped inside a soft felt pouch to offer a high level of shipping protection. This can be resealed later if you need to store the product. This particular supply is not a modular design, so all the cables are wrapped within a heavy duty cable tie.
The Antec HCG-900 is rated to supply a continuous output of 900 Watts at 35c internal case air temperature. This is a reasonable rating, but the higher end products are fully rated to sustain their maximum load within 50c environmental conditions. This shouldn't be an issue for many people, unless you are living in an extremely hot environment, then the more expensive unit might make a little more sense.
We like the red and black appearance, even if it isn't quite as sexy as the more expensive High Current Pro range.
The exhaust grill takes up a full side of the chassis, this ensures a high level of heat dissipation.
It is always reassuring to see a large fan incorporated. In this case, a 135mm unit. It looks like a double ball bearing design but we will know more when we open it later.
Being a non modular design means you have to deal with all the cables, all the time. The HCG 900 is supplied with a plethora of cabling, all covered with black plastic mesh sleeving.
Interestingly, there is only one 8 pin EPS12V connector instead of two and only four PCI-E connectors, when we would expect six. We would assume four to be enough for most people, however if you have a requirement for more connectors then you need to opt for the higher ‘Pro Series' range (it has six).
There is a total of 70.8 amps of current available from the 12V combined output of 850 watts.
The continued partnership with Delta has worked great for antec, they make a quality product on all levels.
900W for £100, that must be a record for a quality delta design.
I like the red colour scheme and the internal design looks very clean as noted. I know very little about PSU’s but im learning thanks to KG.
I love my old antec PSU. I need a new system soon, I might look at this, as ill never have more than 2 GFX and I like a bit of futureproofing.
Good pricing. People need to remember however, you pay for the gold certification. bronze units are much cheaper.
very nice indeed. £100 is my absolute limit for a new PSU. Not that I need a new one right now, but if I did…..
They seem to be releasing great products in the last year. I had a bit of an issue with their quality control 4 years ago. I had a PSU of theirs fail on me, and take ou the motherboard.
Shame its not modular, hell of a lot of cables to route if you only need half of them.
Delta make some of the nicest and cleanest designs on the market. good choice. the pro unit is nicer but its a lot more expensive. 105c etc.
Good pics and nice review. Am interested, shall shortlist it with a few others.