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MPG A850GS PCIE5
The MPG A850GS PCIE5 lands as a solid mid-range power supplie, built around 850 W.
62/100
850 W80 PLUS GOLDYesATXBlackFluid-dynamic bearing
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Why we rate it
- Zero RPM mode
- 12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR
- Above-average fan size
- Below-average wattage
Score profile
Scored against the power supplies classWhere the MPG A850GS PCIE5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Output
Wattage850 W
Efficiency rating80
Form factor and design
Form factorATX
ModularYes
Length150 mm
Weight3.1 kg
ColourBlack
Cooling and noise
Fan size135 mm
Fan bearingFluid-dynamic bearing
Fan count1
Zero RPM modeYes
Connectors
12V-2x6 / 12VHPWRYes
12V-2x6 wattage600 W
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMPG A850GS PCIE5 vs Corsair RM1000e (2025)
MPG A850GS PCIE5RM1000e (2025)
| MSIMPG A850GS PCIE5This page | CorsairRM1000e (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100 | 62 /100 |
| Wattage | 850 W | 1000 WBetter |
| Efficiency rating | 80 | Cybenetics Gold |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Modular | Yes | Fully modular |
Who it's for
Is the MPG A850GS PCIE5 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable power supplie for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier power supplie is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the MPG A850GS PCIE5 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other power supplies, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the MPG A850GS PCIE5?
Its zero rpm mode stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Corsair RM1000x SHIFT?
The Corsair RM1000x SHIFT scores 64/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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