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GIGABYTE GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE vs MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 25identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE has 20 W more combined power (+3.3V) than the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 (120 W vs 100 W). The GIGABYTE GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE has 0.4 W more combined power (+12V) than the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 (1000 W vs 999.6 W). The GIGABYTE GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE has 20 W more combined power (+5V) than the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 (120 W vs 100 W). Motherboard power connector: 20+4 pin ATX on the GIGABYTE GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE, 24-pin ATX on the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5. 80 PLUS certification: 80 PLUS Gold on the GIGABYTE GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE, 80 PLUS Platinum on the MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5.

  • Combined power (+3.3V)
    • GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE:120 W
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:100 W
  • Combined power (+12V)
    • GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE:1000 W
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:999.6 W
  • Combined power (+5V)
    • GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE:120 W
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:100 W
  • Motherboard power connector
    • GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE:20+4 pin ATX
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:24-pin ATX
  • Motherboard power cable length
    • GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE:61 cm
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:60 cm
  • Number of SATA power connectors
    • GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE:8
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:6
  • Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)
    • GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE:4
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:1
  • 80 PLUS certification
    • GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE:80 PLUS Gold
    • MAG A1000PLS PCIE5:80 PLUS Platinum

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Comparison of GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE, MAG A1000PLS PCIE5
60 specifications
Power4 differ
Input currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power factorKnown for one0.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs120 W100 W
Combined power (+12V)Differs1000 W999.6 W
Combined power (+5V)Differs120 W100 W
Combined power (-12V)Known for one3.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
EfficiencyKnown for one90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Hold timeKnown for one17 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Power Good signal delay rangeKnown for one100 - 150 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresDiffersOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage, Surge & inrush protection (SIP), 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 & interfaces4 differ
Motherboard power connectorDiffers20+4 pin ATX24-pin ATX
Motherboard power cable lengthDiffers61 cm60 cm
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers86
Number of SATA power cablesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs41
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SATA power cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150,500 mm
Peripheral (Molex) power cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450,500 mm
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS Gold80 PLUS Platinum
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one100000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Fan locationKnown for oneTopUnknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one2.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one302 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one184 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one129 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.24 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one10 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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