Introduction

We would like to thank Antec for supplying the review sample.



The fresh Antec TruePower Classic series now consists of four members with capacities that range from 450-750 W. These units mostly address the budget-orientated user that doesn't mind dealing with native cables to save on cost but wants top performance, since none are modular and their other features can be called high-end. Non-modular PSUs are in our opinion a real pain during cable management, and their loose cables will hamper internal airflow if you don't tuck them away carefully, but such PSUs obviously don't suffer the voltage drops particular to modular connectors and don't cost as much as PSUs with modular cables.

We will take a thorough look at the TP-750C today. It, like all TP-C units, features Gold efficiency, has a five year warranty, and is equipped with a full set of protection features. Antec also says the unit to utilize two +12V rails with heavy-duty Japanese caps to ensure the TP-750C runs reliably, and does so for a very long time. Another thing that caught our attention while we were looking at its official product page was the mention of its PhaseWave design. An LLC converter in Gold- and Platinum-certified units of high caliber, it tells us that the platform utilizes an up-to-date design and is by Seasonic, and that it can definitely compete with other high-end designs. The TP-750's main compromise really is its non-modular design. We were also surprised to see six PCIe connectors. ANTEC had to remove the second EPS connector to do so, but hardly anyone actually needs two of these.

Specifications

This PSU is 80 Plus Gold certified, is Haswell ready, and doesn't have any modular cables. Its maximum operating temperature is restricted to 40°C, although the ATX spec recommends at least 50°C, and it features all protections, including Surge and Inrush protection, which most PSUs have but don't list in their specs, and the No Load protection which Intel's specifications make a must-have for Haswell compatibility.

Made by Adda, one of the best fan manufacturers out there, the double ball-bearings fan is of high quality. The PSU's compliances include the latest ATX v.2.4 spec, which provides support for Haswell CPUs, and it comes with a pretty long five year warranty. The price looks high for even a gold-certified, non-modular unit, but this specific one holds more than meets the eye.

The two +12V rails can deliver the unit's full power, which is convenient since the unit comes with six PCIe connectors. The minor rails can produce up to 100 W combined, which is enough for a modern system, and the 5VSB rail can churn out as much power as most such rails in other PSUs.

Cables & Connectors, Power Distribution

This is one of the very few 750 W units to come with six PCIe connectors, but Antec had to remove the second EPS connector to do so, which is a minor drawback because hardly anyone needs two EPS connectors. Most users will need the six PCIe connectors, though, with the mining trend spreading like wildfire. The unit also features many SATA and 4-pin Molex connectors for its category. Antec was generous and made sure owners don't run out of connectors. All cables use 18AWG wires, which is the size the ATX spec recommends.

Power distribution is optimal since all PCIe connectors are fed by a dedicated +12V rail. However, the 35 A the 12V2 rail can deliver look to be too little for six PCIe connectors. That said, we believe the OCP triggering point to be higher since none of our overload tests triggered the unit's overcurrent protection.

Packaging

The box the TP-750C comes in is small and has a photo of the unit's front at its face. Near the top-right corner are the badges for its five year warranty and Gold-certified efficiency. Antec also highlights the PSU's most notable features at the bottom of the front.


This side lists the unit's specifications in four languages we don't speak.


A table including the power specifications and a description of all included connectors can be found here. Antec should have also included cable lengths here.


Antec says the most crucial features of this unit to be its high efficiency and its compliance with the latest ATX v.2.4 spec, and its five year warranty.


The back of the box is covered in paragraphs that describe the unit's specifications in many different languages. Antec also placed a bunch of badges on top of the box. Among the latter is a ErP Lot 6 icon, which means that the TP-750C consumes less than 0.5 W in standby.

Contents

Antec used green materials to protect the unit inside the box. Not as effective as packing foam, the materials are environmentally friendly. That plastic bag the PSU is stored in for some additional protection can't be characterized as green, though.


The bundle Antec includes is lackluster. It only includes the essentials: a set of fixing bolts, the AC power cord, and the user's manual.