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MSI MAG A650BN
A basic 650 W Bronze non-modular unit with a five-year warranty for budget builds.
- 650 W
- 80 PLUS Bronze
- None
- ATX
PCPR score
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The short version
The MAG A650BN is MSI's entry-level 650 W power supply: 80 PLUS Bronze, non-modular, with a 120 mm sleeve-bearing fan and a five-year warranty. It has two PCIe 6+2 connectors, one EPS connector and five SATA connectors in a 140 mm casing. It targets first-time builders and budget systems, and it has no 12V-2x6 connector, so it is not suited to modern high-power graphics cards.
Pros
- Five-year warranty
- Compact 140 mm casing
- DC-to-DC design and full protection suite per MSI
Cons
- Non-modular cabling
- Bronze efficiency
- No 12V-2x6 connector
- ATX version not stated on the page read
Best for
- Budget builds
- First-time builders
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Full specifications
Core
- Wattage
- 650 W
- Form factor
- ATX
- Efficiency
- 80 PLUS Bronze
Features
- Modularity
- None
- Warranty
- 5 years
Physical
- Length
- 140 mm
- Color
- Black
Connectivity
- 12V-2x6 / 16-pin
- 0
- PCIe 8-pin
- 2
- EPS 8-pin
- 1
- SATA power
- 5
- Molex
- 2
Cooling
- Fan size
- 120 mm
Compatibility notes
- No 12V-2x6 connector
- Two PCIe 6+2 outputs
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Common questions
Can the MAG A650BN run a modern gaming GPU?
It has two PCIe 6+2 connectors and no 12V-2x6 connector, so it suits only lower-power graphics cards that use 8-pin power.
What warranty does the MSI MAG A650BN carry?
The maker lists a 5-year warranty on its product page. Warranty terms can differ by region.
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