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Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit vs MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 5identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 has 700 W more total power than the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit (1200 W vs 500 W). The MSI MAG A1200PLS 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 A1200PLS PCIE5 has 2 A more max output current (+3.3V) than the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit (20 A vs 18 A). Only the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit has floppy disk drive connector. AC input frequency: 47 - 63 Hz on the Chieftec Smart GPF-500G power supply unit, 50/60 Hz on the MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5.

  • Total power
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:500 W
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:1200 W
  • AC input frequency
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:47 - 63 Hz
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:50/60 Hz
  • Combined power (+5Vsb)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:12.5 W
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:15 W
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:18 A
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:20 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:41.6 A
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:100 A
  • Max output current (+5Vsb)
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:2.5 A
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:3 A
  • Motherboard power connector
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:24-pin ATX
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:20+4 pin ATX
  • Motherboard power cable length
    • Smart GPF-500G power supply unit:40 cm
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:60 cm

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Comparison of GPF-500G, MAG A1200PLS PCIE5
46 specifications
Power6 differ
Total powerDiffers500 W1200 W
AC input frequencyDiffers47 - 63 Hz50/60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one8 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (-12V)Known for one3.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5Vsb)Differs12.5 W15 W
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs18 A20 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs41.6 A100 A
Max output current (+5V)Known for one18 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (-12V)Known for one0.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs2.5 A3 A
Power protection featuresKnown for oneOverload, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, Over current, OverheatingUnknown — not stated by the source
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Combined power (+3.3V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Combined power (+12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 W
Combined power (+5V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Motherboard power connectorDiffers24-pin ATX20+4 pin ATX
Motherboard power cable lengthDiffers40 cm60 cm
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers46
SATA power cable lengthKnown for one350,150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power cable lengthKnown for one350,150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive cable lengthKnown for one15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorDiffersYesNo
Floppy drive power connectorKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling typeDiffersNon-ModularFully-Modular
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 source3
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorDiffersTFXATX
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS Gold80 PLUS Platinum
ATX versionKnown for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
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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