Antec High Current Pro 1200

[Hondacity]

http://www.tweaktown.com/news/15589/antec_tells_us_about_its_new_high_current_pro_powe r_supplies/index.html

-not sure oem
-release date: 2months from now....august2010
-msrp 350$
-multirail 8rails ocp40A

will wait for reviews...

as of aug15: They are all days away from being available. HCG very soon and HCP in little over a month. You will see first reviews very soon.

[Chuchnit]

What do you think about the new Corsair unit Honda? Especially with 100% modular cables? I tell ya though. Antec is making a great run towards the benching crowd with their latest PUS's. I'm loving my new TPQ1200w :D.

[Gunslinger]

What do you think about the new Corsair unit Honda? Especially with 100% modular cables? I tell ya though. Antec is making a great run towards the benching crowd with their latest PUS's. I'm loving my new TPQ1200w :D.

Me 2, have 2 of the OC versions and 1 of the stock 1200W unit :thumbsup:

[Hondacity]

corsair ax1200 is set right now to 12.v not even 12.2 volts...it should be ok but i prefer higher voltage...

i think they will have a higher 12v version...if not i'll wait for the other 1200 psus...

for antec....the tpq1200 is the old enhance tech...its been around since 2008....

the new antec hpp1200 i think is an upgraded tpq...using the newer enhance 1200 gold series...or prolly the delta based signature 1200 gold....either way i really can't tell if they'll be good for 980x and 480gtx....

i like waiting for new psus...i get to use my current one...lol

[Chuchnit]

Me 2, have 2 of the OC versions and 1 of the stock 1200W unit :thumbsup:

Kal? Oh wait I forgot Mike is in the hardware piling mode too. :laughing: Tell me, do you ever get ready to bench and feel overwhelmed at what hardware to start at? :rofl

[Jor-El]

I so wanted a OC unit Mike, how did you get it? I need 12.5v on 12v rail REAL bad! I much prefer single rails to multi rails!

[Gunslinger]

I so wanted a OC unit Mike, how did you get it? I need 12.5v on 12v rail REAL bad! I much prefer single rails to multi rails!

Just watched Newegg, picked up both of mine from there about a month apart.

[Chuchnit]

corsair ax1200 is set right now to 12.v not even 12.2 volts...it should be ok but i prefer higher voltage...

i think they will have a higher 12v version...if not i'll wait for the other 1200 psus...

for antec....the tpq1200 is the old enhance tech...its been around since 2008....

the new antec hpp1200 i think is an upgraded tpq...using the newer enhance 1200 gold series...or prolly the delta based signature 1200 gold....either way i really can't tell if they'll be good for 980x and 480gtx....

i like waiting for new psus...i get to use my current one...lol

Honda, I know you have a different perspective due to your knowledge base, but at what point will we really get no benefit from these new PSU's? I mean lots of guys already argue that PSU's have not much to do with your overclock granted you are using good units.

I know the innovation is there and not bs, but when does it not practically matter for us?

[Hondacity]

its true the power circuit design for most p55 and x58 and p67/h67 have really improved....include the video cards too...

if you're happy with your psu..you don't need another psu..

i just want the smoothest power supply available...

[Chuchnit]

its true the power circuit design for most p55 and x58 and p67/h67 have really improved....include the video cards too...

if you're happy with your psu..you don't need another psu..

i just want the smoothest power supply available...

Well given that we are all enthusiasts we always want the latest and greatest :D I was really just asking because I knew you know the true answer. ;)

[Hondacity]

lucky dude got a sample from nickshih
http://www.overclock.net/power-supplies/755305-something-just-arrived-pics.html

[MaadDaawg]

How many serious's are they going to have :rofl:

and wtf...she stil has her clothes on :thumbdown:

[Hondacity]

http://hardwareaware.com/review/hcp-1200/ (http://hardwareaware.com/review/hcp-1200/)

This is a new Antec High Current Pro 1200W power supply, made by Delta, with an 80+ Gold certification, reportedly capable of delivering up to 1700W :shock::thumbsup:continuous

[Witchdoctor]

sick ....

I will still have to limp along using 2 PS's to operate my shit ........ :shock:

[Chuchnit]

http://hardwareaware.com/review/hcp-1200/ (http://hardwareaware.com/review/hcp-1200/)

This is a new Antec High Current Pro 1200W power supply, made by Delta, with an 80+ Gold certification, reportedly capable of delivering up to 1700W :shock::thumbsup:continuous

Can't the TPQ already do that among many of the other 80 plus PSU's? I thought the name of the efficiency game is to build a unit to super specs and then step down the rating to get the efficiency numbers you want.

[Hondacity]

Can't the TPQ already do that among many of the other 80 plus PSU's? I thought the name of the efficiency game is to build a unit to super specs and then step down the rating to get the efficiency numbers you want.

tpq1200 can do approximately 1500w continuous....[1850 x 83% efficiency at peak load]

http://www.overclock.net/9330277-post17.html

hello all , i just modified the Opp protection higher , even 1850w input is ok too .

i changed nothing inside , besides the OPP resistance .

here's defintion of continuous

http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/Events/us/Continuous_Power/

anyways saying 1700w continuous is like saying two hx850 = 1700w

peak power from the wall = 1700 / 0.85(silver) = 2000w

tpq1200 peak 1850 :good: vs hcp1200 peak 2000w:eek:

[Chuchnit]

^ roger. I'd still use 2 PSU's before I'd ever get close to peak "rated" aka 1200w. So would you because you are a "clean power" freak :D

[Hondacity]

i haven't studied the ax1200 response time yet..there is some graphs for the transients...

i just love development in psus...

**just finished cleaning up a dell computer...dell psu has a delta fan lol

[Splave]

Just watched Newegg, picked up both of mine from there about a month apart.

any difference in clocks between the OC and non?

[Hondacity]

from jguru


We should have an HCP 1200 review up either at the end of this week or middle of next.


woooooo if this psu sucks i'm going corsair

[Witchdoctor]

AX 1200 incoming hope it is a good one

single rail goodness FTW ...

No balancing the rails = WIN IMHO

[Hondacity]

found my purrrfeeecccct psu :D


http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story2&reid=198

[Hondacity]

another review...

this time from "makalu"....he's my guru with regards to psu

http://www.peakpower.org/hcp1200pg1.htm

[OC Maximus]

"Blue Thunder" blue. Nice!

OCM :thumbsup:

[Neuromancer]

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peak power from the wall = 1700 / 0.85(silver) = 2000w

tpq1200 peak 1850 :good: vs hcp1200 peak 2000w:eek:


That confused me LOL

Took me a couple of reads to figure out that was AC wattage you were referring to :)

[Hondacity]

1700w dc....

[Hondacity]

1700w dc

is equal to

1700w continuous

[Neuromancer]

1700w dc....

Yeah I realized that on the following rereads LOL

Have not had coffee yet today :P

[Hondacity]

lets just say..this is the real ultimate power supply :D

[Splave]

all I know is it has a switch ftmfw!@$!@%#^#$

[Hondacity]

299$ preorder http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371043

wooot

[sofos1990]

not a bad price !

[Hondacity]

only psu i know that is suited for a gulftwon and 4 480s :D

2 rails for cpu - 60A capable without ocp trippin
and 30A for each 480 :D

i wonder if nick shih has done a gulftown and 4 480s with one hcp1200 :D

[kikicoco1334]

i am very excited
still don't know that vs the current 1200 tho





but that girl just killed the video

[Hondacity]

hardocp

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/10/24/antec_high_current_pro_1200w_power_supply_review/7


currently, there are really very few new options in the 1200w range that are on the market. We recently reviewed the corsair ax1200 and that unit easily swiped the crown of best 1200w unit on the market not just because of this malaise but also because it was certainly the best 1200w unit on the market at the time. Today though, the antec hcp-1200 is here and after everything we have seen it represents more than a legitimate contender to that crown of best 1200w unit on the market as the hcp-1200 seemingly matched the ax1200 stride for stride and pulled ahead in most tests.

[sofos1990]

Can't find it in any european online store :( Like the oc'ed edition .

[Hondacity]

this one will be released for sure...just wait.. :D

i hope its not expensive in eu...

[Splave]

I trust johnny, if he can say the antec isnt as good with a giant antec banner add on his site than the AX must be better imo.

Voltage regulation is just a tad tighter on the AX-1200 and Corsair offers a 7 year warranty versus Antec's 5 year warranty. Add to this that the Antec looks like it's going to be a tad bit more expensive when it hits the shelves next month. That's not to steer anyone away from the Antec. Often, street prices are lower than MSRP's and Antec, as well as Delta, have a long standing repuation for delivering top quality units that last.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=198


I think the corsair is better, but they both have switches so I will take either lol

[Hondacity]

ummm

[Splave]

so why does he recommend the ax over the antec?

[Hondacity]

oklahoma wolf tested the ax1200 @ jguru
jguru tested the hcp 1200 @ jguru

hardocp psu tests are equal to jguru tests...and i say better..since they do transient tests with load...

[Splave]

I will get whichever you tell me is better honda, you have a degree in electircal stuff right? hcp it is?

[Hondacity]

hcp1200 it is...

[Splave]

:D thanks will snag one when they are out then

[Splave]

used mine with the x-power 2 days ago, thing is a monster!@!%

I like:
Switch
tons of cables
modular is nice
knowing im not underpowering anything
they went back to a standard psu plug but kept the monster gauge chord

Dont like:
half ass sleeving
wish the 24 pin was connected and not a 20+4
same with the second cpu 4+4
kinda weird blue color but (nitpicking)

Sounds like my refrigerator when it clicks on rofl

[Hondacity]

hahahah

my lights go dim when i switch it on :D

[Splave]

haha me too man

[Hondacity]

editor: cmaris from greece

look at the 12v result....before and after 50% load is applied. the editor has already inquired with corsair about the huge drop from the 12v rail. i'll post what he finds out. but im posting this in comparison to our mighty hcp1200 :D

hardocp did a transient test but didn't reveal this.

anyways transient response tests how power supplies react to a change in load. most just pass. hcp1200 is ranked best when it comes to transient response. 2nd is my mj1100 :D

ax1200 transient response http://www.thelab.gr/gallery3/var/albums/reviews/reviews-photos/Corsair-AX1200/AX1200_Transient_Chart_Volts_02-11-10_104228.JPG

hcp1200 transient response http://www.thelab.gr/gallery3/var/albums/reviews/reviews-photos/Antec_HCP-1200/HCP-1200_Transient_Chart_Volts_08-09-10_104120.jpg

[MaadDaawg]

How does my PC Power and Cooling Turbo Cool 1200 hold up against these new units Honda? Never done me wrong, but hey... gotta keep up on this stuff :D

[Hondacity]

How does my PC Power and Cooling Turbo Cool 1200 hold up against these new units Honda? Never done me wrong, but hey... gotta keep up on this stuff :D

that should be fine...TR or transienst response is ok based from older reviews from [H].
voltage regulation is ok. ripple control is the best.

only thing i don't like on that psu is the fan lol....

with a gulftown and two 580s...that should still be good...

[Hondacity]

extreme power :D

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=4646664#post4646664

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtZdg3PvSQU