Box & Bundle
The box features a photo of the product on its front and many badges. At some point, MSI should consider using only the essential badges and not any additional badges obtained from various sources, as this will most likely confuse users. The testing methodology and capabilities in general of anyone claiming a certification agency status should also be approved by an independent entity holding the proper credentials (a government entity). Otherwise, it has no significance.
Product Photos
The design is plain, but I don’t mind, since in most chassis you won’t even have a clear sight of the PSU. The fan grille is not restrictive, which is beneficial for airflow. At the PSU’s front side, you will find the AC receptacle and the power switch. There is no ECO switch, since the PSU doesn’t have a semi-passive operation. I highly prefer a PWM-driven fan spinning at low speeds under light loads, instead of a fan-stop feature.
The modular panel includes eleven sockets, including a native 12V-2×6 header.
| Modular Cables | ||||
| Description | Cable Count | Connector Count (Total) | Gauge | In Cable Capacitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) | 1 | 1 | 16-20AWG | No |
| 8-pin EPS12V (650mm) | 2 | 2 | 18AWG | No |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (600mm) | 2 | 2 | 18AWG | No |
| 12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) | 1 | 1 | 16-24AWG | No |
| SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm) | 1 | 3 / 1 | 18AWG | No |
| SATA (500mm+150mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm) / FDD (+150mm) | 2 | 4 / 2 / 2 | 18-20AWG | No |
| AC Power Cord (1390mm) – C13 coupler | 1 | 1 | 18AWG | – |
The cables are long enough, and it is good to see 16AWG gauges on the ATX connector. Thicker than 18AWG gauges are not used on the EPS and 6+2 pin PCIe connectors; however, this is not typically the case in 850W PSUs.
The distance between the peripheral connectors is adequate at 150mm. Speaking of the peripheral connectors, my sample had two FDD connectors, which are overkill for today’s needs.
