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MSI MAG A850GL

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MSI MAG A850GL Review & Specifications

The MSI MAG A850GL 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 120 mm cooling fan , and is actively cooled. This PSU is modular . It delivers:

  • 70 A on the 12V rail (1 rail(s))
  • 20 A on the 5V rail
  • 20 A on the 3.3V rail
Operating at 100-240 V input, it includes a 10-year warranty. Physical dimensions are 140 x 150 x 86 mm.

Power Supply Performance

The MSI MAG A850GL 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 $129.4 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 MAG A850GL
Current Price Amazon $110
Amazon Price Updated 2 days, 2 hours 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 Stop120 mm / False
Dimensions140 x 150 x 86 mm
Warranty10 years

Performance

Input Voltage100-240 V
Number of 12 V Rails1
Output 12V / 5V / 3.3V 70 A / 20 A / 20 A
Maximum Efficiency90%
Price per kW129.4 USD/kW

MSI MAG A850GL 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
be quiet! Power Zone 2 750W
$100 | 0.0%
76.3%
76.3%
133.2
133.2

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
be quiet! Power Zone 2 750W
be quiet! Power Zone 2 750W
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%
$100 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 133.2 USD/kW
Manufacturer LIAN LI Seasonic MSI MSI MSI Thermaltake Thermaltake Seasonic be quiet!
Wattage 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 750 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 3.1 / ATX
Efficiency Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Platinum (94%)
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 / 62 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 62 A / 20 A / 20 A
Fan Size 120 mm 120 mm 135 mm 120 mm 135 mm 135 mm 140 mm 120 mm 140 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 160 x 150 x 86
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
be quiet! Power Zone 2 750W
750 W 3.1 / ATX / True Platinum, 94% 1 / 62.00 A 62 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years

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