CONCLUSION

   Well although it did take a while for Antec to respond to all the platinum certified PSUs out in the market with wattages exceeding 1000W it seems that the wait was worth it since the HCP-1300 is without doubt one of the best to ever reach our hands (if not the best). Of course Delta Electronics is also not your average PSU manufacturer so since Antec had joined with them in the past to release the very good HCP-1000 we were almost certain of what to expect this time over and we weren't disappointed. I mean how could we when the HCP-1300 offers up to 1300W of continuous power, rock solid rail stability, future proof connectivity thanks to its fully modular design, low noise levels, a plethora of protections and the ability to connect a 2nd HCP-1300? The only thing we are somewhat curious about is why Antec didn't choose to also launch an 80 Plus Titanium model but i doubt it will take long for them to do so.

   With a current price tag set at USD346.50 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 369.98Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the High Current Pro HCP-1300 1300W PSU by Antec certainly doesn't come cheap but people who require the features and power output it packs money will most probably not be an issue. Overall Antec has created what seems to be the ideal power supply unit for people who plan on using ultra high end quad graphics card configurations and although I’d personally like it more had it delivered 1500W instead of 1300W the OC link makes up for that (although the cost will be a lot higher). Long story short you just can't go wrong with the latest HCP-1300 PSU by Antec even if you are the most demanding enthusiast, professional or overclocker and that's why it gets our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Great Performance (Rail Stability)
- Fully Modular (Future Proof)
- OC Link (Can Connect Two HCP-1300s)
- 7 Years Warranty
- 80Plus Platinum Certified
- Low Noise Levels
- CircuitShield Protections (OCP/OVP/UVP/SCP/OPP/OTP/SIP/NLO/BOP)

CONS

- Price (For Some)