Thanks for that warning, I've never updated firmware on a PSU so need to do some reading
New Antec HCG Pro ATX3.1 80+ Platinum PSUs available at OCUK and reviewed by Kitguru
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That's a new one to me too. Why on earth does a psu need a firmware update?
There doesn't seem to be any downloads available on Antec's website for this PSU other than manuals and flyers?
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What? There is no firmware updates for our PSU - since when did PSUs get firmware??
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Everything requires a firmware update these days. Back in my day things shipped from the factory in working order
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Hi, the link to the discussion on seasonic is not linking right, so I'm not sure what topic you are referring too.@Ace Modder
Is the 1200W model I purchased definitely compatible with the RTX5090 I have on pre order ? I asked because there's some debate over the 12VHPWR cable on the 5090 on the net and here, see the comment mentioning Seasonic which these PSUs appear to be built on -
NVIDIA RTX 50 SERIES - Technical/General Discussion
If the cable used to connect a device you make needs its own instruction manual because there's a chance it will burn people's houses down maybe you're doing it wrong.forums.overclockers.co.uk
Our HCG 1200 pro does give 100amp power on the 12v rail, so this is 1200w of power via this rail alone. (So brands give a wattage model which has the total wattage across all rails, not just the +12v. Antec do not like this approach as it is clouding the true quality and power output) This 100amp will be more than enough to power a rtx5090 and any other 12v components.
The chatter and stuff regarding the issues with RTX5090 seem again to be based on the cable spec set by Nvidia and intel. Much like the issues regarding the problems with melting cables on the RTX 4090 there is a lot of speculation of why and what the problem and cause is. But rest assured we provide a quality cable with our PSUs. My personal suggestion is to not use any after market cables for now until more research and data emerges on what could be the root cause of the few shown examples of melting connectors.
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As far as I know, that would be digital PSUs only, and Antec have never released a digital PSU.
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Thanks for this.
Is the 12VHPWR connector on the HCG 1200 Pro the new 12v-2x6 version? It is not explicitly referenced as the 2x6 version on the Antec product page. I expect it is as the PSU is ATX 3.1, but would appreciate your confirmation. Thanks.
I think he's already confirmed. Can't remember if this thread exactly or another, but yeah it will be the 12v-2x6 connector.
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Awesome, thank you.I think he's already confirmed. Can't remember if this thread exactly or another, but yeah it will be the 12v-2x6 connector.
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And not the connector on the PSU end? If so, then TIL.
So I've got a question/confirmation regarding my new Antec PSU and Msi geforce rtx 5080 16gb ventus 3x oc, (arriving in an hour hopefully).
What connection to use? Reading the installation guide found at: MSI 5080 Ventus Installation Guide it states that "if you are using an ATX 3.0 power supply with a native 16-pin (12VHPWR) connector you can use the 16-pin (12VHPWR) connector that came with the power supply instead of the included adapter cable". To me that is clear instruction to use the Antec provided cabling rather than the MSI adapter. Do you fine people agree?
What connection to use? Reading the installation guide found at: MSI 5080 Ventus Installation Guide it states that "if you are using an ATX 3.0 power supply with a native 16-pin (12VHPWR) connector you can use the 16-pin (12VHPWR) connector that came with the power supply instead of the included adapter cable". To me that is clear instruction to use the Antec provided cabling rather than the MSI adapter. Do you fine people agree?
Correct. I would assume because less joints and adapters reduces potential issues with mating problems.
Thanks for the quick response! Just hope I've bought wisely with the graphics card as I hear it's not one that can be OCed any further, at least I got it for under a grand!
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Thank You. Seasonic were mentioned further down that page -
NVIDIA RTX 50 SERIES - Technical/General Discussion
If the cable used to connect a device you make needs its own instruction manual because there's a chance it will burn people's houses down maybe you're doing it wrong.
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I'm just starting to swap my PSU over to the 1200W Antec and have taken a look at the 12V-2x6 provided cable. Do you think the cable is ok for my 5080? I'm asking as the depth of the individual pins are (slightly) different, or am I looking for issues?
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