MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 ATX v3.1 PSU Review

Protection Features

OCP (Normal @ 29.3°C) 12V: 91.20A (128.81%), 12.046V
5V: 26A (118.18%), 5.019V
3.3V: 27.3A (124.09%), 3.286V
5VSB: 4.9A (163.33%), 5.037V
OCP (Hot @ 44.2°C) 12V: 91.00A (128.53%), 12.040V
5V: 25.9A (117.73%), 5.015V
3.3V: 26.898A (122.26%), 3.284V
5VSB: 4.9A (163.33%), 5.031V
OPP (Normal @ 29.9°C) 1092.63W (128.54%)
OPP (Hot @ 44.1°C) 1051.64W (123.72%)
OTP ✓ (120°C @ Secondary Side)
SCP 12V to Earth: ✓
5V to Earth: ✓
3.3V to Earth: ✓
5VSB to Earth: ✓
-12V to Earth: ✓
PWR_OK Proper Operation
NLO
Fan Failure Protection
SIP Surge: MOV
Inrush: NTC & Bypass Relay

The 12V rail’s OCP triggering points are below 130% but are identical under normal and stressful conditions. The OCP triggering points on the minor rails are low but close enough under normal and high temperatures. Having similarly configured OCP triggering points under normal and high temperatures is not wise, showing that the respective engineers didn’t bother tuning the protection features correctly.

Thankfully, the over power protection is correctly set, with a significant enough difference between normal and high temperatures. Lastly, there is no fan failure protection.

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8 thoughts on “MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 ATX v3.1 PSU Review

  1. hello i want to buy 850w psu, but i’m really confused for choosing which brand. the MPG A850GS is $123, the RM850X is $145, and the Leadex III 850W ATX 3.1 is $100. which one will you recommend between those 3?

  2. Hey, I’m debiting between the Corsair RM850x ATX 3.1 and MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 850W which one should I choose if both at the same price?

  3. Hey Aris,

    Would you go with this or the Asrock PG 850w? CWT has been a reliable OEM but unsure about FSP and Asrock. Thanks!

  4. Aris do you have any info for upcoming Ocypus ATX PSU, did they send you sample for Cybenetics certifications ?

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