Testseek.com have collected 32 expert reviews of the Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620 620W and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620 620W.
October 2011
(87%)
32 Reviews
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The Antec High Current Gamer modular power supply is geared towards guys like me. I don’t run the highest end rig with multiple power hungry video cards and a ton of accessories sucking down enough juice to cause rolling blackouts in my town. It’s...
Abstract: Video Review: The Antec HCG-620M 620W Power Supply has major bang-for-the-buck. It's modular, sleeved leads, efficient, quality continuous power, quiet 135mm double ball bearing fan and affordable. Top notice Power Supply for the 600W category. ...
From a functional standpoint, the Antec High Current Gamer is 80PLUS Bronze certified, which is to be considered near the lower range of power efficiency these days, as many other offerings do come in Silver and Gold certification. But the High Current...
620W Continuous Power, Japanese Capacitors, 80 PLUS Bronze certified, SLI/Crossfire Ready, Good cable length, Universal Input (100V240V), Gold plated terminals, Full Industrial Protection (OCP, OVP, SCP, OPP, OTP), 3 Year Limited Warranty, 48A 12V rail, Quiet 135mm double ballbearing fan,
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Build Quality, Rail Stability, 80 Plus Bronze Certified, 3 Years Warranty, Price
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When we reviewed the 900w variant of the High Current Gamer series we concluded that it was a unit of high build quality, good design and great performance so naturally we expected the same (more or less) from the 620W variant. Although the HCG...
Abstract: Video Review: The Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620 620W Power Supply like the other HCG models stand out because of their high current connectors & heavy-duty cabling. This Power Supply also comes with a quiet 135mm fan and is 80 PLUS BRONZE certifie...
Handles full power flawlessly at over 50 °C ambient, 12V performed well in Advanced Transient Tests, High efficiency (for an 80Plus Bronze certified PSU), Excellent ripple/noise suppression, All capacitors used are Japanese made, Good price/performance ra
5V and 3.3V failed to keep their voltages within ATX limits in the second part of Advanced Transient Tests, Voltage regulation at Crossload tests (this is mostly for the low +12V rail at CL2 test), Loose voltage regulation at 3.3V
I think that the Antec HCG-620 is a fairly good PSU, especially for the money it costs. It proved that can handle full power even under very high ambient temperatures with good efficiency, ultra low ripple and good voltage regulation at +12V. In additi...
Stellar PFC performance, Amazing voltage regulation at conventional loads, Good efficiency, Value for money, Rugged Gamer style looks, 3 Year Warranty
Noise after 60-80% load, Cable braiding and sleeving isn't at all impressive, CrossLoad revealed some large voltage fluctuations, eTeknix says:
“Antec's High Current Gamer 620W modular power supply is the ideal solution for any budget conscious gamer who wants the flexibility of a modular power supply. Its efficiency, PFC and voltage regulation performance were all right on the money and even th...
Abstract: When you're trying to figure out how much juice your next PC will need, you quickly end up with a capacity of between 500 and 700 watts. Since power supplies range in price from £50 to £125 and up, how much do you really need to spend for a reliable and...
When we reviewed the 900w version of the High Current Gamer we praised Antec for its good build quality, design and performance. The 620w version doesn't quite have the looks of the higher spec model however it is still a well-built unit both inside a...
