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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II separate most on 12v-2x6 connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 1, MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II at 2, 50% in favour of MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II. Wattage splits them by another 15%, again favouring MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II. They match on 11 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and sleeved cables. On price, MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II sits at $109.99 against $169.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Wattage | 850 W-15% | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1-50% | 2 |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3 | 3 |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 4x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 2x 12V-2x6 (600W each), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D), Axial-tech | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | CWT | CWT |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | true |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 180 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OTP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP, NLO |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $109.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-strix/rog-strix-850g-aura-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A1000GS-PCIE5-II/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $109.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 850W Gold-rated ATX unit for a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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