MSI Power Supply Range Buyers Guide
Wrap Up
Wrap Up
The thing you primarily come away from the MSI power supply range is a sense of quality. We’ve got two extreme ends of their range, and the two that will sell huge numbers.
Deciding which you should go for is always a balancing act between your specifications and budget. Power supplies probably last longer than any other element of your system other than, perhaps, the case. Spending as much as you can is unquestionably for the best. You will see benefits in your electricity bill in the long term. That’s almost a given. Higher Wattage ratings mean that your PSU is running in the efficiency sweet-spot as often as possible. Additionally it will run cooler, and that means less heat in your system. Lastly the more efficient it is, the lower the voltage ripple. Lower voltage ripple ensures better system stability, and also extends the lifespan of your components. By any measure it’s a positive to go big.
The MAG A650GL is in the middle of the actual market, but what we would consider an entry level. There is no excuse to spend less, and the negatives of doing so are significant. When you’re on a tight budget the last thing you need is a PSU that will take the rest of your rig down with it. If you can stretch the extra, the MPG A850G comes with the Nvidia 12 pin PCIe connector as well as better efficiency, lower ripple and the Zero Fan mode. The MSI MPG A1000G is all of those things, but with a higher headroom, and the silence/efficiency benefits headroom brings. Lastly the MEG Ai1300P is very much the flagship. It has Platinum efficiency and software monitoring. What we really love is the braided cables. That saves you a hill of cash in 3rd party cables.
We’ve given you a rough idea of which builds each PSU is suitable for, but if you want even more detail you can check out the MSI PSU Calculator.
MAG A650GL – £79.99
MPG A850G – £109.99
MPG A1000G – £139.99
MEG Ai1300P – £339.99
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