Box & Bundle
The box is small, and its graphics design is conservative but elegant. To my eyes, at least. It provides good protection, and the bundle accompanying the PSU is rich, including zip ties, Velcro straps, a PSU jump-starter, fixing bolts, and lots of paperwork.
Product Photos
The PSU’s dimensions are super compact, but there is also the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7, which is even smaller, with 130mm in length. The fan’s grill has large perforations, allowing for good airflow, and the red button at the front can make some worry, but it is only to control the semi-passive operation. I would use a different color for this button.
The modular panel has 13x sockets, which are enough to allow for a smooth power transfer without high voltage drops.
Cables
| Modular Cables | ||||
| Description | Cable Count | Connector Count (Total) | Gauge | In Cable Capacitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX connector 20+4 pin (610mm) | 1 | 1 | 16-22AWG | No |
| 4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) | 2 | 2 | 16AWG | No |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (600mm) | 4 | 4 | 16AWG | No |
| 12+4 pin PCIe (720mm) (600W) | 1 | 1 | 16-24AWG | No |
| SATA (450mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) | 3 | 12 | 18AWG | No |
| 4-pin Molex (450mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) | 1 | 4 | 18AWG | No |
| AC Power Cord (1360mm) – C13 coupler | 1 | 1 | 18AWG | – |
All cables are individually sleeved, and there are two EPS connectors on dedicated cables, four PCIe 6+2 pin connectors on dedicated cables, a single 12+4 pin connector set at 600W, twelve SATA, and four 4-pin Molex connectors. The number of SATA and 4-pin Molex connectors is adequate, and the distance between all peripheral connectors is ideal at 150mm. The EPS cables are also long enough. I would like the ATX cable to reach 650mm for no issues, even at a huge chassis.
While waiting for the new Cooler Master X MIGHTI i bought an Antec NeoEco NE1300GM and it is exactly the same Helly Technology platform.
For the price I paid I think it is excellent. I must also point out that the Galax HOF GH1300 is also exactly the same Helly Technology platform as the 1st player NGDP 1300, the Antec NeoEco NE1300GM, and the Lian Li edge 1300, but the galax costs in Europe almost 3 times the price of the Antec.
I attach a photo of the internal galax.
https://www.ixbt.com/img/x780x600/r30/00/02/61/34/P1200568.jpg
Zeppelin67
Is the same OEM for Antec NeoECO NE1000G M ATX 3.0 and this one.
My comment dissapeared?
don’t have a clue. I haven’t tested the Antec unit.
This is same OEM has Antec NE1000G M ATX 3.0,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0xRIqwMDxo
On this Video he opens Antec and U can check on AERIS fotos its exaclty same thing ,Antec uses better fan.
I was reshearcing this cause I am going to buy the 850w watts version.
At the end of this video u can see Helly OEM factory tour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLLbnN6iRg
850w 1st player is helly tec but not the same platform of 1000w and 1300w.
Antec NE1000G is the same platform of 1st player 1000w
Antec ne1300gm is the same platform of 1st player NGDP 1300w, GALAX HOF GH1300W, LIAN LI edge 1300w
Looking at review at some Russian site, it says that cooler is Dongguan Honghua Electronic Technology HA1225M12F-Zb like in gold 3.1 psu
Did 1st player change model of fan installed in psu?
https://i2hard.ru/publications/33650/
Yes, after I told them to do so.
they most likely did, after my review.
Hey, I just got this PSU and checked the report—it’s dated September 2023. I’m assuming it has the old fan, so I’d like to return it.
Also, I noticed that the store where I bought it now only sells the 3.1 version. Do you know by any chance if there are any differences from 3.0 besides the cable?
Hey,
I was searching information about the Antec Neo Eco NE1000G M and looks like they use the OEM (Helly Technology). Antec even has a 1300W version too, like 1stplayer does, so it may be based in the same platform than this PSU, do you know if this information is true?
I bought the Antec one as i was in need of a compact PSU, plus got it pretty cheap (Less than 160USD). I was worried about the quality of the PSU as i couldn’t find any proper review of it, but reading this one and the price i paid, if the OEM is Helly Technology i think i made a good decision.
The Antec one uses a FDB fan tho, should i be worried for the fans as you said ”fluid dynamic is less tolerant to heat.” or about the FETs?
Thank you very much!
I am not sure if it uses the same platform as this one, because I don’t have close relations with Antec.
Helly proved to be a good OEM so far. FDB fans are ok for normal use.
Hi crmaris i can provide you with some photos for antec as i have it but i think it is build on the platinum build , i would be grateful if you you can help as i am a beginner in psu reviews :]
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/wuCAikesOI
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/uUDwOuRN0o
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/rsv4ovskcj
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What exactly does the red button next to the on off button do? Is it better pressed down or not?
It is for for the fan-stop operation. I would keep the fan constantly in operation.
Based off Yate Loon’s nomenclature isn’t that model of fan ball bearing instead of FDB?
Let me double-check that.