MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5

MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5

An 850 W Gold ATX 3.1 unit with a native 12V-2x6 connector and three PCIe 6+2 outputs.

  • 850 W
  • 80 PLUS Gold
  • ATX 3.1
  • ATX

PCPR score

7.5

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The short version

The MPG A850GS is an 850 W, 80 PLUS Gold power supply that MSI describes as ATX 3.1 compliant with PCIe 5.1 support and a native 12V-2x6 connector. It adds three PCIe 6+2 connectors, a 135 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan with zero-fan mode and a semi-digital design. It suits mainstream high-end gaming builds. The product page text read did not state the warranty or modularity, so verify both before buying.

Pros

  • Native 12V-2x6 connector
  • Three PCIe 6+2 connectors
  • Fluid dynamic bearing 135 mm fan
  • Zero-fan mode below 60 percent load per MSI

Cons

  • Warranty and modular type not confirmed from the pages read
  • No price on MSI's page
  • Gold rather than Platinum efficiency

Best for

  • Mainstream gaming builds with an RTX 5070 Ti or 5080-class card
  • Builders wanting ATX 3.1 at 850 W

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Full specifications

Core

Wattage
850 W
Form factor
ATX
Efficiency
80 PLUS Gold
ATX standard
ATX 3.1

Physical

Length
150 mm
Color
Black

Connectivity

12V-2x6 / 16-pin
1
PCIe 8-pin
3
EPS 8-pin
2
SATA power
8
Molex
4

Cooling

Fan size
135 mm
Zero-RPM mode
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • Native 12V-2x6 rated 600 W per MSI
  • MSI lists a 150 mm depth

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Common questions

Is the MPG A850GS ATX 3.1?

MSI's page describes the MPG A850GS PCIE5 as compliant with Intel's ATX 3.1 power supply design guide, with PCIe 5.1 support.

What warranty does the MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 carry?

The product page text read did not state a warranty length, so check the maker's warranty page. Warranty terms can differ by region.

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