MSI MPG A1000G

The MSI MPG A1000G offers high enough performance and has high build quality, along with enough power to support an energy-hungry system.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
MSI MPG A1000G 1

Product details

  • PCIE 5 & ATX 3.0 PSU
  • 10-year limited warranty, guaranteeing long term reliable operation
  • 100% JAPANESE 105° C CAPACITORS
  • Fully modular design
  • 80 PLUS GOLD CERTIFIED

PROS

+ + Delivered full power at 47°C
+ + Good soldering and parts quality
+ + Fluid dynamic bearing fan
+ + Low vampire power consumption
+ + High power factor
+ + Tight +12V load regulation
+ + Good ripple suppression
+ + Decent transient response
+ + Low inrush current with 115V input
+ + Low leakage current
+ + ALPM support
+ + High number of connectors and cables
+ + 150mm distance between the peripheral connectors
+ + 10-year warranty

CONS

- Not competitive overall performance
- Low efficiency under light and super light loads
- Efficiency could be higher at 5VSB
- Not so quiet operation
- Not tight load regulation at 5V and 3.3V
- High inrush current with 230V input
- Hold-up time needs to be a bit longer
- Accurate but lower than 16ms power ok signal
- There is room for improvement in transient response at 12V

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on April 02, 2022
The MSI MPG A1000G offers high enough performance and has high build quality, along with enough power to support an energy-hungry system.
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