Final Thoughts
Pricing
The Antec HCG850 850W 80 Plus Gold PSU is available now for around £120-130. That’s about the same as a few rival PSUs of the same power and efficiency, which can often be around +/- £15. However, the Antec unit is more compact than most, is fully modular, and comes with a 10-year warranty.
Overview
I really can’t fault this unit at all, it’s exceeded my expectations in regards to performance and design. Of course, with Seasonic doing the internal work, it was bound to be fantastic, and I can see this proving to be a very popular unit for Antec this year. If you’re building a new gaming system with high-end power requirements, 850W should be more than enough for almost anyone.
Efficiency and Beyond
The High Current Gamer range is built for systems that pull high wattages for extended periods of time. Of course, I have complete confidence this unit will be able to run hard around the clock with no issues. However, I’m more impressed by the low ripple power delivery, it performed much better than I thought it would in this regard. Add to that impressive efficiency that dips into 80 Plus Platinum territory, and stable voltages, and you’ve got a pretty fantastic PSU here.
Should I Buy One?
At this price range, you’re hardly short of options for great power supplies. That being said, the Antec HCG850 is ticking all the right boxes. I think the main selling point, aside from the performance, is the compact and stylish design. It’s sure to look great in any system, and with fully modular cables, it’ll be easy to get great cable routing too.
