MSI MPG A1000GS

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MSI MPG A1000GS Review & Specifications

The MSI MPG A1000GS by MSI is a power supply unit that provides 1000 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 with fan stop support, and is actively cooled. This PSU is modular . It delivers:

83 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 A1000GS 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 $105.0 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

Manufacturer	MSI
Power Supply Name	MSI MPG A1000GS
Current Price Amazon	$105
Amazon Price Updated	1 day, 3 hours ago.
Power Supply Available	True

Specification

Power Output	1000 W
ATX Version / Form Factor	3.1 / ATX
Certifications	80 PLUS Gold
Efficiency Rating	Gold
Modular / Fanless	True / False
Fan Size / Fan Stop	135 mm / True
Dimensions	150 x 150 x 86 mm
Warranty	10 years

Performance

Input Voltage	100-240 V
Number of 12 V Rails	1
Output 12V / 5V / 3.3V	83 A / 22 A / 22 A
Maximum Efficiency	90%
Price per kW	105.0 USD/kW

MSI MPG A1000GS 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)
CORSAIR RM1000x CORSAIR RM1000x View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$166 CORSAIR RM1000x Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↓ -5.0% CORSAIR RM1000x Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	80.2%	48.3%	166.2 166.2
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$199 Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↑ 74.6% Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W Price Change Price increased from the last update.	79.9%	40.1%	199.0 199.0
Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$194 Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↑ 2.2% Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White Price Change Price increased from the last update.	79.9%	41.1%	194.3 194.3
MSI MPG A1000GS MSI MPG A1000GS View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$105 MSI MPG A1000GS Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↓ -4.1% MSI MPG A1000GS Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	79.9%	76.1%	105.0 105.0
MSI MAG A1000GL MSI MAG A1000GL View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$102 MSI MAG A1000GL Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| 0.0% MSI MAG A1000GL Price Change No significant price change detected.	79.9%	78.2%	102.2 102.2
Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$176 Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↑ 1.7% Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 Price Change Price increased from the last update.	79.9%	45.5%	175.7 175.7
MSI MPG A1000G MSI MPG A1000G View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$170 MSI MPG A1000G Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| 0.0% MSI MPG A1000G Price Change No significant price change detected.	79.9%	47.0%	170.0 170.0
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$110 be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| 0.0% be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W Price Change No significant price change detected.	78.3%	71.2%	129.3 129.3
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$120 be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| 0.0% be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W Price Change No significant price change detected.	78.3%	65.3%	141.1 141.1

PSU Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification	CORSAIR RM1000x CORSAIR RM1000x View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 10… Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	MSI MPG A1000GS MSI MPG A1000GS View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	MSI MAG A1000GL MSI MAG A1000GL View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	MSI MPG A1000G MSI MPG A1000G View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	No image available be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.
Perf Chart
Price	$166 CORSAIR RM1000x Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. ↓ -5.0% CORSAIR RM1000x Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$199❗ Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↑ 74.6% Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W Price Change Price increased from the last update.	$194 Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. ↑ 2.2% Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White Price Change Price increased from the last update.	$105 MSI MPG A1000GS Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. ↓ -4.1% MSI MPG A1000GS Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$102 MSI MAG A1000GL Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. 0.0% MSI MAG A1000GL Price Change No significant price change detected.	$176❗ Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↑ 1.7% Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 Price Change Price increased from the last update.	$170 MSI MPG A1000G Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. 0.0% MSI MPG A1000G Price Change No significant price change detected.	$110 be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. 0.0% be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W Price Change No significant price change detected.	$120 be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. 0.0% be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W Price Change No significant price change detected.
Price per kW	166.2 USD/kW	199.0 USD/kW	194.3 USD/kW	105.0 USD/kW	102.2 USD/kW	175.7 USD/kW	170.0 USD/kW	129.3 USD/kW	141.1 USD/kW
Manufacturer	Corsair	Thermaltake	Seasonic	MSI	MSI	Seasonic	MSI	be quiet!	be quiet!
Wattage	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	850 W	850 W
Ver. / FF	3.1 / ATX	3.0 / ATX	3.0 / ATX	3.1 / ATX	3.1 / ATX	3.0 / ATX	3.1 / ATX	3.1 / ATX	3.1 / ATX
Efficiency	Gold (91%)	Gold (90%)	Gold (90%)	Gold (90%)	Gold (90%)	Gold (90%)	Gold (90%)	Gold (94%)	Platinum (94%)
12V Rails	1 / 83 A	1 / 83 A	1 / 83 A	1 / 83 A	1 / 83 A	1 / 83 A	1 / 83 A	1 / 71 A	1 / 71 A
12V/5V/3.3V	83 A / 20 A / 20 A	83 A / 22 A / 22 A	83 A / 25 A / 25 A	83 A / 22 A / 22 A	83 A / 22 A / 22 A	83 A / 25 A / 25 A	83 A / 22 A / 22 A	70 A / 22 A / 22 A	71 A / 20 A / 20 A
Fan Size	140 mm	135 mm	120 mm	135 mm	135 mm	120 mm	135 mm	120 mm	140 mm
Modular	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Fan Stop	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	✔️	❌	✔️	✔️
Fanless	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Dimensions	160x150x86	150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 160mm(D)	140 × 150 × 86 mm	150 x 150 x 86 mm	150 x 150 x 86 mm	140 × 150 × 86 mm	150 x 150 x 86 mm	160 x 150 x 86	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
CORSAIR RM1000x CORSAIR RM1000x View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	1000 W	3.1 / ATX / True	Gold, 91%	1 / 83.00 A	83 A / 20 A / 20 A	10 years
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	1000 W	3.0 / ATX / True	Gold, 90%	1 / 83.00 A	83 A / 22 A / 22 A	10 years
Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	1000 W	3.0 / ATX / True	Gold, 90%	1 / 83.00 A	83 A / 25 A / 25 A	10 years
MSI MPG A1000GS MSI MPG A1000GS View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	1000 W	3.1 / ATX / True	Gold, 90%	1 / 83.00 A	83 A / 22 A / 22 A	10 years
MSI MAG A1000GL MSI MAG A1000GL View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	1000 W	3.1 / ATX / True	Gold, 90%	1 / 83.00 A	83 A / 22 A / 22 A	10 years
Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 Seasonic Focus V4 GX-1000 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	1000 W	3.0 / ATX / True	Gold, 90%	1 / 83.00 A	83 A / 25 A / 25 A	10 years
MSI MPG A1000G MSI MPG A1000G View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	1000 W	3.1 / ATX / True	Gold, 90%	1 / 83.00 A	83 A / 22 A / 22 A	10 years
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	850 W	3.1 / ATX / True	Gold, 94%	1 / 70.90 A	70 A / 22 A / 22 A	10 years
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	850 W	3.1 / ATX / True	Platinum, 94%	1 / 71.00 A	71 A / 20 A / 20 A	10 years