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ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 vs MSI MPG A850G PCIE5: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 and MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 at 3, MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 at 6, 50% in favour of MSI MPG A850G PCIE5. MTBF splits them by another 17%, this time favouring ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0. They match on 18 other specifications, including wattage, 80 plus rating and atx standard. On price, MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 sits at $139.99 against $169.99 for ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 70.8 A | 70.8 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Gold | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A++ | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-50% | 6 |
| 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, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD adapter |
| 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 | Yes |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, 16-pin 600mm, PCIe 600-610mm, SATA 400+120+120mm, Molex 400+150+150+150mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600-750mm, SATA 500-900mm |
| Length | 180 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | MPG A850G PCIE5 |
| Typical Price | $169.99 | $139.99 |
| 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-A850G-PCIE5/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix 850W Gold ATX3.0 | MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $139.99 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.
MSI MPG A850G PCIE5
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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