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Antec High Current Pro 1200W Modular Power Supply Review

The box design really surprised me! Going by the subtle aesthetics of the unit itself, I was expecting a box with an equally subtle design as we have seen from the likes of Corsair. Instead however, Antec has gone for a much more exciting box design featuring an aggressive looking logo and a black and yellow colour scheme which I would expect to see on a PSU marketed at gamers rather than a more professional market. I have to say, this has to be the best designed box I have ever seen! The design itself is quite exciting, but the way Antec spreads it’s information across the box is excellent and other manufacturers of all PC components should take note.

On the front of the box you can see that Antec have kept it clean- no features splashed across it, just the logo, a few key certificates and the model of the PSU- nice and clear and provides all the initial information a buyer would need. The background is matte black, but it has a glossy black pattern in it which creates a really nice black-on-black effect which goes really well with the contrasting yellow and white foreground.

The rear of the box is kept clear of clutter which leaves room for a detailed multilingual features list that has plenty of room to explain what the features are in detail rather than simply quoting the name of the feature which confuses users as to what it actually means. Below is probably my favourite part- a really clear list of which connectors are included and how many there are. For an enthusiast wanting to buy a 1kW+ PSU- his first priority will be checking whether the unit contains all the connectors he needs to power his system, which is why it is great that Antec has made it clear.

The right hand side looks brilliant with a list of features in thumbnail form which are clearly explained underneath.

The left hand side is quite plain with a sound to load graph as well as highlighting it’s high 12V capacity.

The bottom is normally of no interest on most boxes, but Antec utilise the whole box to stop clutter and allow them to clarify the information. The bottom is used to highlight the specifications as well as a power table. I can’t help but think that the power table should have had a more prominent place on the box such as the back as it is a little difficult to find!

The top is virtually empty apart from a table showing dimensions. For the life of me I don’t know why more manufactures don’t do this! Many enthusiasts are challenged for space as PSUs often impede with bottom mounted rads which is why this information is really useful- good work Antec!

Upon opening up the box I was a little dissapointed. If I had spent £220 on a top-of-the-range PSU then I would be expecting a luxury feel to every part of the product, instead, this is what you are greeted with when you first open your box:

It doesn’t do much for first impressions, but it does bode well for the unit itself as they have not blown half of the product on packaging like you may find with other manufacturers.

In the box, you will find: