In the power supply sector, using an OEM is very common… Let’s just say that sometimes it’s more obvious than others. In this case, it’s a shame that it’s so obvious on a high-end unit. Indeed, Antec’s new Signature 2200W Platinum copies Seasonic’s design exactly, which makes you wonder if the brand worked on it.
Signature 2200W Platinum: a power supply that’s more Seasonic than Antec!
When a manufacturer uses anO EM for its power supplies, the design is often reworked and the brand customizes the casing so that the product at least bears its aesthetic identity. ASRock does this very well with its Taichi and Phantom Gaming power supplies, which are manufactured by FSP.
Here, there is no effort whatsoever. Antec has taken the Prime PX design, but removed and/or replaced the Seasonic logos with Antec logos.
As a result, the technical specifications are not really any different from a Prime PX 2200 with 80 Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum certifications. The connectors are, of course, fully modular and feature two 12V-2×6 connectors to power large graphics cards. Finally, internally, we have a 135 mm FDB bearing fan for cooling. With this, we can count on a solid construction based on Japanese capacitors on the one hand. On the other hand, the unit adopts a resonant full-bridge LLC topology with DC-DC voltage conversion.
The price in China is 3799 yuan, or about €456 after conversion. As for the warranty, expect a dozen years.
In short, with this unit, it’s a shame that the brand didn’t make a little more effort. Seen in this light, it feels more like a quick launch to meet a specific demand than a product that has been studied for a long time… In any case, that’s how we feel about it. As it stands, this power supply does not stand out in terms of its aesthetics, price, or features. Ultimately, we question the relevance of such a model.
