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MSI MPG A850GS

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MSI MPG A850GS Review & Specifications

The MSI MPG A850GS by MSI is a power supply unit that provides 850 watts of power output. This unit follows the 3.1 standard and comes in a ATX size. It is certified with 80 PLUS Gold and rated at Gold efficiency, reaching a peak efficiency of 90%. It features a 135 mm cooling fan , and is actively cooled. This PSU is modular . It delivers:

  • 70 A on the 12V rail (1 rail(s))
  • 22 A on the 5V rail
  • 22 A on the 3.3V rail
Operating at 100-240 V input, it includes a 10-year warranty. Physical dimensions are 150 x 150 x 86 mm .

Power Supply Performance

The MSI MPG A850GS is a high power PSU, sufficient for mainstream gaming systems and content creation workstations. It provides sufficient power for systems with modern multi-core CPUs and performance-class GPUs, offering headroom for overclocking and future upgrades.

This PSU achieves a high efficiency of 90% and carries a Gold certification. It balances cost and performance well and is a reliable choice for mainstream builds. The 10-year warranty reflects good long-term support.

This PSU delivers excellent value, with a competitive cost of only $105.9 per kilowatt. Despite its affordable pricing, it maintains respectable performance and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for budget-conscious PC builders who don't want to compromise on quality.

General Information

ManufacturerMSI
Power Supply NameMSI MPG A850GS
Current Price Amazon $90
Amazon Price Updated 8 hours, 21 minutes ago.
Power Supply AvailableTrue

Specification

Power Output850 W
ATX Version / Form Factor3.1 / ATX
Certifications80 PLUS Gold
Efficiency RatingGold
Modular / FanlessTrue / False
Fan Size / Fan Stop135 mm / False
Dimensions150 x 150 x 86 mm
Warranty10 years

Performance

Input Voltage100-240 V
Number of 12 V Rails1
Output 12V / 5V / 3.3V 70 A / 22 A / 22 A
Maximum Efficiency90%
Price per kW105.9 USD/kW

MSI MPG A850GS Compared to Similar Performance PSUs

Power Supply Price / Performance Table

Power_Supply (Desc) Price (Desc) Quality_&_Perf (Desc) Q&P/Price (Desc) USD/Kilowatt (Desc)
Lian Li EDGE Gold 850W
$120 | 0.0%
76.9%
64.1%
141.2
141.2
Seasonic Focus GX-850 White
$147 | 0.0%
76.9%
52.2%
173.3
173.3
MSI MPG A850G
$110 | 0.0%
76.9%
69.9%
129.4
129.4
MSI MAG A850GL
$110 | 0.0%
76.9%
69.9%
129.4
129.4
MSI MPG A850GS
$90 | 0.0%
76.9%
85.4%
105.9
105.9
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 ATX 3.0 850W…
$110 | 0.0%
76.9%
69.9%
129.4
129.4
Thermaltake GF1 (2024) Fully Modular AT…
$89 | ↑ 0.4%
76.9%
86.4%
104.7
104.7
Seasonic Focus V4 GX-850
$160 | ↑ 13.8%
76.9%
48.0%
188.2
188.2
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W
$110 | 0.0%
76.9%
69.9%
129.4
129.4

PSU Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification
Lian Li EDGE Gold 850W
Lian Li EDGE Gold 850W
Seasonic Focus GX-850 White
Seasonic Focus GX-850 White
MSI MPG A850G
MSI MPG A850G
MSI MAG A850GL
MSI MAG A850GL
MSI MPG A850GS
MSI MPG A850GS
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 ATX 3.0 850W 80+ Gold Full Modular
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 AT…
Thermaltake GF1 (2024) Fully Modular ATX 850W
Thermaltake GF1 (2024) Fully …
Seasonic Focus V4 GX-850
Seasonic Focus V4 GX-850
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 …
Perf Chart
Price
$120 0.0%
$147 0.0%
$110 0.0%
$110 0.0%
$90 0.0%
$110 0.0%
$89 ↑ 0.4%
$160 ↑ 13.8%
$110 0.0%
Price per kW 141.2 USD/kW 173.3 USD/kW 129.4 USD/kW 129.4 USD/kW 105.9 USD/kW 129.4 USD/kW 104.7 USD/kW 188.2 USD/kW 129.4 USD/kW
Manufacturer LIAN LI Seasonic MSI MSI MSI Thermaltake Thermaltake Seasonic Thermaltake
Wattage 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W
Ver. / FF 3.1 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.0 / ATX
Efficiency Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%)
12V Rails 1 / 71 A 1 / 70 A 1 / 71 A 1 / 70 A 1 / 71 A 1 / 71 A 1 / 71 A 1 / 70 A 1 / 71 A
12V/5V/3.3V 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 71 A / 22 A / 22 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 70 A / 22 A / 22 A 71 A / 22 A / 22 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A
Fan Size 120 mm 120 mm 135 mm 120 mm 135 mm 135 mm 140 mm 120 mm 120 mm
Modular ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Fan Stop ❌ ✔️ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Fanless ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Dimensions (D)182 mm X (W)86 mm X (H)150 mm 140 Ă— 150 Ă— 86 mm 150 x 150 x 86 mm 140 x 150 x 86 mm 150 x 150 x 86 mm 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 160mm(D) 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D) 140 Ă— 150 Ă— 86 mm 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D)
Warranty 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years

Power Supply Specification Table

Power_Supply (Desc) Wattage (Desc) ATX Ver / FF / Modular Efficiency 12V Rails / Amp Output 12V/5V/3.3V Warranty
Lian Li EDGE Gold 850W
850 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 70.80 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
Seasonic Focus GX-850 White
850 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 70.00 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
MSI MPG A850G
850 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 71.00 A 71 A / 22 A / 22 A 10 years
MSI MAG A850GL
850 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 70.00 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
MSI MPG A850GS
850 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 70.80 A 70 A / 22 A / 22 A 10 years
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 ATX 3.0 850W…
850 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 71.00 A 71 A / 22 A / 22 A 10 years
Thermaltake GF1 (2024) Fully Modular AT…
850 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 71.00 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
Seasonic Focus V4 GX-850
850 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 70.00 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W
850 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 71.00 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years


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