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The Antec High Current Pro 850W Power supply is shipped inside a felt pouch, which offers a high level of protection. This can be resealed later if you wish to store the unit. There are a few cables running from the unit, so it isn't completely modular by design.
The Antec High Current Pro is a very attractive design. The Royal Blue paint is deep, very subtle and resistant to damage.
At the top of the chassis is a 130mm fan, which is always good to see, we like big, quiet fans. When we open the case later we can better inspect the fan model and specifications.
The direct cabling from the rear contains a 24 pin (20 + 4) main connector, an 8 pin (4+4) ATX 12V/EPS12V, and a 2 x 8 pin (6+2) PCI-E connector.
There are a total of three black input connectors each with five pins. The red connectors are a ten pin design. The black connectors are in place for powering peripherals, such as hard drives and optical drives while the red ports offer connectivity for CPU, PCI-E and 5 pin peripheral connectors. This means it offers a balance for graphic heavy system systems and others with a higher demand for peripheral support.
Modular cabling includes:
| No of Cables | Power Connectors | Description |
| 1 | EPS 12V Connector w/Cable | Includes one EPS12V connector |
| 1 | Molex Connector w/cable | Includes three molex connectors |
| 1 | Molex Connector + Floppy Connector | Includes three molex connectors and one floppy connector |
| 3 | Serial ATA connector w/cable | Includes three Serial ATA connectors |
| 2 | PCI Express connector w/cable | Includes two 8 pin (6+2) PCI-Express connectors |
It is a comprehensive list of cabling which should cover the majority of systems on the market.
Four 12V rails, offering 40A via each. The total 12v power draw is 70A. Many people instantly dismiss multiple 12V power supplies now, prefering a single 12V rail configuration, but there is nothing wrong with this design.
That is an excellent supply, rather costly but expected with gold certification
Hey, they had me on the blue paint alone :p
Seriously though, this is fantastic. Delta are known for good designs, but tis good to hear that antec had a part in the design.
850W should cover all bases really. good review KG
Indeed a bit expensive PSU but for that quality it is worthed 🙂 Also quality PSU can survive several builds so spending bit more for a quality is always a good investment 🙂
Excellent testing and delta make some good products. Antec however do have input into the design, not like many other OEMs who just accept a design and use it.
On my shortlist now. for jan upgrade to new intel core tech
Have always bought antec power supplies, lasted me for years every time. Will order this for my upcoming system build. stick with companies you trust I say.