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Gamer Storm PF550X power supply unit vs MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 16identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 450 W more total power than the Gamer Storm PF550X power supply unit (1000 W vs 550 W). The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 453.6 W more combined power (+12V) than the Gamer Storm PF550X power supply unit (999.6 W vs 546 W). The MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 has 4 A more max output current (+3.3V) than the Gamer Storm PF550X power supply unit (20 A vs 16 A). AC input voltage: 180 - 264 V on the Gamer Storm PF550X power supply unit, 100 - 240 V on the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5. Motherboard power connector: 20+4 pin ATX on the Gamer Storm PF550X power supply unit, 24-pin ATX on the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5.

  • Total power
    • PF550X power supply unit:550 W
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:1000 W
  • AC input voltage
    • PF550X power supply unit:180 - 264 V
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:100 - 240 V
  • Combined power (+12V)
    • PF550X power supply unit:546 W
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:999.6 W
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • PF550X power supply unit:16 A
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:20 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • PF550X power supply unit:45.5 A
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:83.3 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • PF550X power supply unit:16 A
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:20 A
  • Motherboard power connector
    • PF550X power supply unit:20+4 pin ATX
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:24-pin ATX
  • Motherboard power cable length
    • PF550X power supply unit:55 cm
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:60 cm

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Comparison of PF550X, MAG A1000PLS PCIE5
56 specifications
Power7 differ
Total powerDiffers550 W1000 W
AC input voltageDiffers180 - 264 V100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+12V)Differs546 W999.6 W
Combined power (-12V)Known for one3.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs16 A20 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs45.5 A83.3 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs16 A20 A
EfficiencyKnown for one88%Unknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersOver power, Over voltage, Over current, Short circuit, Overheating, Under voltage, Surge & inrush protection (SIP), Surge & inrush, No load operationOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage
Number of +12V rail(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Motherboard power connectorDiffers20+4 pin ATX24-pin ATX
Motherboard power cable lengthDiffers55 cm60 cm
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers36
SATA power cable lengthDiffers450,600,750 mm150,500 mm
Number of SATA power cablesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power cable lengthDiffers900 mm450,500 mm
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Differs24
PCI Express power cable lengthKnown for one70 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU power cable lengthKnown for one62 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling typeDiffersNon-ModularFully-Modular
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 (16-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance3 differ
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS Bronze80 PLUS Platinum
Cybenetics certificationKnown for oneBronzeUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX versionDiffers2.523.1
Bearing technologyDiffersHYBFDB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one40000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm13.5 cm
IlluminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneTÜV mark, CE, CCC, RCM, KC, EAC, WEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers140 mm150 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneErP, TrimanUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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