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be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W vs MSI MPG A850G PCIE5: Comparison
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W and MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W at 3, MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 at 6, 50% in favour of MSI MPG A850G PCIE5. They match on 11 other specifications, including wattage, form factor and +12v rail amperage. On price, be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W sits at $124.99 against $139.99 for MSI MPG A850G PCIE5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 70.8 A | 70.8 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-50% | 6 |
| 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, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD adapter |
| 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 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 590mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 550+150+150+155mm and 500+150+150mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600-750mm, SATA 500-900mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Power Zone 2 850W | MPG A850G PCIE5 |
| Typical Price | $124.99 | $139.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5764 | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A850G-PCIE5/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W | MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $124.99 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
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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