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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W vs MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W and MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 4, MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 at 6, 33% in favour of MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 17%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W. They match on 10 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W sits at $129.99 against $169.99 for MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Wattage | 850 W-15% | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | No | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 20.6 ms | 17 ms-17% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4-33% | 6 |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12VHPWR (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 16-pin PCIe 5.0 (600W), 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) | Fluid Dynamic |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | CWT |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 6 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 550mm, EPS 600mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, PCIe 500+150mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 700mm |
| 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, OTP, SCP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 M 850W | MPG A1000G PCIE5 |
| Typical Price | $129.99 | $169.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4072 | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A1000G-PCIE5/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W | MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $129.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $169.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The 850W Pure Power 12 M tops out the modular M-series, giving budget-focused builders a native 12V-2x6 connector and Gold efficiency without stepping up to the pricier Straight Power line.
MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The MPG A1000G is the consumer sibling to MSI's server-oriented A1000GS, keeping Zero Frozr fan control and a native 12V-2x6 connector for gaming rigs that don't need the GS's extra hardening.
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