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Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit vs MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 6identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 500 W more total power than the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit (1000 W vs 500 W). The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 2.5 W more combined power (+5Vsb) than the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit (15 W vs 12.5 W). The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 2 A more max output current (+3.3V) than the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit (20 A vs 18 A). AC input frequency: 47 - 63 Hz on the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit, 50/60 Hz on the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5. Cabling type: Non-Modular on the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit, Fully-Modular on the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5.

  • Total power
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:500 W
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:1000 W
  • AC input frequency
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:47 - 63 Hz
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:50/60 Hz
  • Combined power (+5Vsb)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:12.5 W
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:15 W
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:18 A
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:20 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:41.6 A
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:83.3 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:18 A
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:20 A
  • Max output current (+5Vsb)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:2.5 A
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:3 A
  • Motherboard power cable length
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:40 cm
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:60 cm

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Comparison of GPF-500G, MAG A1000PLS PCIE5
47 specifications
Power8 differ
Total powerDiffers500 W1000 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers47 - 63 Hz50/60 Hz
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Number of +12V rail(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combined power (+3.3V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Combined power (+12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source999.6 W
Combined power (+5V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Differs12.5 W15 W
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs18 A20 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs41.6 A83.3 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs18 A20 A
Max output current (-12V)0.3 A0.3 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs2.5 A3 A
Power protection featuresDiffersOverload, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, Over current, OverheatingOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage
Input currentKnown for one8 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (-12V)Known for one3.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Motherboard power connector24-pin ATX24-pin ATX
Motherboard power cable lengthDiffers40 cm60 cm
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers46
SATA power cable lengthDiffers350,150 mm150,500 mm
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs21
Peripheral (Molex) power cable lengthDiffers350,150 mm450,500 mm
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
EPS power connector (4+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express power connectors (16-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cabling typeDiffersNon-ModularFully-Modular
Floppy disk drive cable lengthKnown for one15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive power connectorKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
PurposePCPC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorDiffersTFXATX
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS Gold80 PLUS Platinum
ATX versionDiffers2.43.1
Bearing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFDB
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Fan diameterDiffers8 cm13.5 cm
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
IlluminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers85 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers175 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers65 mm86 mm
WeightKnown for one1.42 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one1.55 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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