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be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W vs MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II: Comparison
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W and MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II separate most on 12v-2x6 connectors: be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W 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 8 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and pcie cem standard. On price, MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II sits at $109.99 against $124.99 for be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Wattage | 850 W-15% | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.1 | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1-50% | 2 |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3 | 3 |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x P4, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 7x SATA, 1x 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 | 140 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Pure Wings 3 140mm (BQ PUW3-14025-HR), rifle bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | CWT |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 7 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 4 |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OTP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP, NLO |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Power Zone 2 850W | MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II |
| Typical Price | $124.99 | $109.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5764 | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A1000GS-PCIE5-II/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W | MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $124.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $109.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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