Packaging

Despite its monstrus capacity and relative big footprint, the HCP-1200 comes in a rather small package. Again in the front we find the same fonts, but with different color, that are used on all High Current Pro/High Current Gamer packages to describe the PSU's model number (and remind us of an AC/DC album, High Voltage). In the rear of the box and its sides as usual we find much more useful information about the PSU. Here we should note that we were amazed by Antec's low profile packaging. We expected the flagship HCP-1200 to have a much more striking packaging, but on the other hand is the content that counts and not the outside.

On one of the packaging's sides we find the noise levels of the HCP-1200 according to the load. To our surprise even at full load the small (80 mm) fan is very quiet, at least according to Antec's claims. During our tests we will find out if this is true and also if such a small fan can keep a 1200W PSU cool.

Contents

A cardbord box and a nylon bag protect the PSU inside the packaging. We would feel much better if we saw some packaging foam here but as it seems Antec's green policy prevented the usage of such materials. A nylon pouch stores all modular cables and besides the two cable ties that hold all hardwired cables in place, in order for the PSU to fit inside the small box, we find a user's manual, an AC power cord and a set of plain fixing bolts (not thumbscrews). Pretty poor bundle for such an expensive PSU.

Exterior

The external look of the PSU is very nice. The finish is almost glossy but doesn't attract fingerprints, at least much. Also the case's dark blue color is fantastic and gives the HCP-1200 an air of luxury. In general once you hold the heavy PSU in your hands you immediately understand why it costs so much, even without opening it. Its high workmanship is evident in every aspect. On the front we find the small fan that keeps the temperatures down and on the rear we have some modular connectors, not many, and the hardwired cables which according to our opinion could be less, to help cable management. The cable exit hole doesn't feature a grommet but this isn't necessary since the edges around the hole are rounded.