MSI MPG A650GF

The MPG A650GF has good build quality and achieves high enough overall performance, which cannot meet eye-to-eye though, the competing offerings from Corsair and XPG.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • COMPACT SIZING - The MPG gaming power supply’s 160mm-long and 150mm-wide dimensions ensure a comfortable and easy fit in most PC cases.
  • 80 PLUS GOLD CERTIFIED - The 80 PLUS Gold certification promises lower energy consumption and higher efficiency.
  • FULL MODULAR DESIGN - A fully modular design means only using the connectors required for the build, significantly reducing cable clutter.
  • FLAT BLACK CABLES - All of the MPG gaming power supplies come equipped with flat cables that make cable management easier and provide more room for unobstructed airflow.
  • 100% JAPANSE 105°C CAPACITORS - Aiming for unwavering product quality and performance stability, the MPG gaming power supplies comes with 100% Japanese 105° C capacitors.
  • ALLOY COPPER TERMINALS - The MPG gaming power supply's CPU, VGA, and MB connectors utilize alloy copper terminals that can withstand higher current ratings than traditional phosphor bronze cable terminals.

PROS

+ + Full power at 47 degrees Celsius
+ + High enough overall performance
+ + Good build quality
+ + Quality cooling fan
+ + Silent operation
+ + Tight enough load regulation
+ + Efficient
+ + Fully modular
+ + Loads of connectors
+ + Adequate distance between peripheral connectors
+ + 10-year warranty

CONS

- Lower than 17ms hold-up time
- Shorter than 1ms PWR_OK inactive to DC loss delay
- Increased EMI emissions
- Mediocre transient response
- Low PF readings
- Lower than 70% efficiency with 2% load
- Not ASM compatible

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on March 02, 2022
The MPG A650GF has good build quality and achieves high enough overall performance, which cannot meet eye-to-eye though, the competing offerings from Corsair and XPG.
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