I have already evaluated the strongest member of MSI’s MAG A-GLS line, and in today’s review I will look at the second stronget model with 850W max power. Compared to the A-GL line, the A-GLS(ilent) promises for a quieter operation.
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The MSI MAG A-GL is a decently performing line, but it’s not suitable for users who want silent operating products. Hence, MSI thought to offer the MAG A-GLS(ilent) line with PSUs featuring much more relaxed fan-speed profiles than the A-GL ones. I have already evaluated the 1000W model of the line and noticed that indeed, the average noise difference with the plain “GL” model, which uses a different platform, is substantial. In this review, I will evaluate the A850GLS.
The 1000W and 850W A-GLS units are tested and certified by Cybenetics, while the 750W and 650W units are tested but not yet certified by Cybenetics.
The MAG A850GLS is Platinum certified in the Cybenetics standard, and it also has a Cybenetics A+ noise rating. Its dimensions are standard for an 850W PSU, measuring 150mm in depth. At the time of the review, I was unaware of the product’s price.
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- Manufacturer (OEM): CWT
- Max Power: 850W
- Cybenetics Efficiency: [115V] Cybenetics Platinum (89.955%), [230V] Cybenetics Platinum (91.845%)
- Noise: [115V] Cybenetics A+ (18.07 dB[A]), [230V] Cybenetics A+ (18.05 dB[A])
- Compliance: ATX v3.1, EPS 2.92
- Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load): 0 – 50 °C
- Alternative Low Power Mode support: Yes
- Power 12V combined:849.6W
- Number of 12V rails: 1
- Power 5V + 3.3v: 100W
- Power 5VSB: 15W
- Cooling: 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (ZIC ZFF132512H)
- Semi-Passive Operation: ✗
- Modular Design: Yes (Fully)
- High Power Connectors: 2x EPS (2x cables), 2x PCIe 6+2 pin (2x cables), 1x PCIe 12+4 pin (600W)
- Peripheral Connectors: 7x SATA (3x cables), 3x 4-pin Molex (3x cables), 2x FDD (2x cables)
- ATX Cable Length: 600mm
- EPS Cable Length: 650mm
- 12+4 pin PCIe Cable Length: 600mm
- 6+2 pin PCIe Cable Length: 600mm
- Distance between SATA/4-pin Molex: 150mm
- In-cable capacitors: No
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 150 mm x 85 mm x 150mm
- Weight: 1.60 kg (3.53 lb)
- Warranty: no info
- MSRP (excluding VAT): no info
Power Specifications
| Rail | 3.3V | 5V | 12V | 5VSB | -12V | |
| Max. Power | Amps | 20 | 20 | 70.8 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Watts | 100 | 849.6 | 15 | 3.6 | ||
| Total Max. Power (W) | 850 | |||||
