Product comparison · 2 power supply units

FSP VIC GD 650W vs MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5

35specifications compared
20differ
15identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 350 W more total power than the FSP VIC GD 650W (1000 W vs 650 W). The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 20 W more combined power (+3.3V) than the FSP VIC GD 650W (100 W vs 80 W). The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 350.4 W more combined power (+12V) than the FSP VIC GD 650W (999.6 W vs 649.2 W). Motherboard power connector: 20+4 pin ATX on the FSP VIC GD 650W, 24-pin ATX on the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5. Cabling type: Non-Modular on the FSP VIC GD 650W, Fully-Modular on the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5.

Total power
- VIC GD 650W:650 W
- MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:1000 W
Combined power (+3.3V)
- VIC GD 650W:80 W
- MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:100 W
Combined power (+12V)
- VIC GD 650W:649.2 W
- MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:999.6 W
Combined power (+5V)
- VIC GD 650W:80 W
- MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:100 W
Max output current (+3.3V)
- VIC GD 650W:16 A
- MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:20 A
Max output current (+12V)
- VIC GD 650W:54.1 A
- MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:83.3 A
Max output current (+5V)
- VIC GD 650W:16 A
- MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:20 A
Motherboard power connector
- VIC GD 650W:20+4 pin ATX
- MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:24-pin ATX

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Comparison of VIC GD 650W, MAG A1000PLS PCIE5
50 specifications	A FSP VIC GD 650W View product	B MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 View product
Power8 differ
Total powerDiffers	650 W	1000 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	10 - 5 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power factorKnown for one	0.9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power Factor Correction (PFC) type	Active	Active
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs	80 W	100 W
Combined power (+12V)Differs	649.2 W	999.6 W
Combined power (+5V)Differs	80 W	100 W
Combined power (-12V)Known for one	3.6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5Vsb)	15 W	15 W
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs	16 A	20 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs	54.1 A	83.3 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs	16 A	20 A
Max output current (-12V)	0.3 A	0.3 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)	3 A	3 A
EfficiencyKnown for one	90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffers	Over voltage, Over current, Short circuit, Over power, Under voltage, Overheating, Surge & inrush, Surge & inrush protection (SIP), Surge and inrush, No load operation	Over current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage
Number of +12V rail(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ports & interfaces8 differ
Motherboard power connectorDiffers	20+4 pin ATX	24-pin ATX
Motherboard power cable lengthDiffers	50 cm	60 cm
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers	5	6
SATA power cable lengthDiffers	450,600,750,900 mm	150,500 mm
Number of SATA power cablesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs	3	1
Peripheral (Molex) power cable lengthDiffers	600,750,900 mm	450,500 mm
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Differs	2	4
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU power cable lengthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling typeDiffers	Non-Modular	Fully-Modular
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
EPS power connector (4+4 pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PCI Express power connectors (16-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance2 differ
Purpose	PC	PC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factor	ATX	ATX
80 PLUS certificationDiffers	80 PLUS Gold	80 PLUS Platinum
ATX version	3.1	3.1
EPS versionKnown for one	2.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing technologyDiffers	HDB	FDB
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling type	Active	Active
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	13.5 cm
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
IlluminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	150 mm	150 mm
DepthDiffers	140 mm	150 mm
Height	86 mm	86 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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