Antec HCP Platinum Continuous Power 1000W Review

Introduction & Packaging

Antec have produced some extremely popular power supplies over the years, such as their very reliable PGS series, many of which I’ve owned and used myself over the years. For those with demanding systems, such as test benches, rendering systems and gaming rigs, their HCP Continuous Power units are a popular choice, so we’ve been eager to get one onto our test bench and see how good they really are!

The unit we have today is rated for 1000W with an 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, so there’s no doubt that this is a high-end/enthusiast unit, and that means it’s going to be something worth considering for those building a multi-GPU system thanks for the high power output and the potential long-term savings due to the high levels of efficiency. Of course, we’re also hoping to see stable power output and a whole lot more, so let’s take a closer look at what it has to offer.

“Antec’s High Current Pro Platinum series is the pinnacle of power supplies. High Current Pro Platinum is fully modular with a revolutionary 20+8-pin MBU socket for the needs of tomorrow. By using a PSU that is 80 PLUS® PLATINUM & ErP Lot 6: 2013 certified, operating up to 94% efficient, you can reduce your electricity bill by up to 25% when compared to many other power supplies. HCP Platinum’s innovative 16-pin sockets create a new level of flexibility by doubling the modular connectivity, supporting two different 8-pins connectors and even future connectors of 10, 12, 14 or 16-pins. Backed by a 7 year warranty and lifetime global 24/7 support, the HCP-1000 Platinum embodies everything a power supply can accomplish today.” – Antec

The unit comes with 4 high current +12V rails, a little old school, but balancing your per-rail load is not rocket science for any enthusiast. All the usual protection features are present and accounted for as well as 16-pin modular sockets.

In the box, you’ll find some documentation, a few velcro cable ties and screws, as well as the mains power cable.

There’s also a handy storage bag, which houses all of the included modular cables.