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MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 vs VIDA LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 12identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 has 800 W more total power than the VIDA LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN (1200 W vs 400 W). The MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 has 10 A more max output current (+3.3V) than the VIDA LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN (20 A vs 10 A). The MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 has 70 A more max output current (+12V) than the VIDA LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN (100 A vs 30 A). Only the VIDA LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN has floppy disk drive connector. AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V on the MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5, 230 V on the VIDA LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN.

  • Total power
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:1200 W
    • LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN:400 W
  • AC input voltage
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:100 - 240 V
    • LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN:230 V
  • Power Factor Correction (PFC) type
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:Active
    • LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN:Passive
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:20 A
    • LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN:10 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:100 A
    • LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN:30 A
  • Max output current (+5Vsb)
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:3 A
    • LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN:2 A
  • Motherboard power connector
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:20+4 pin ATX
    • LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN:24-pin ATX
  • Motherboard power cable length
    • MAG A1200PLS PCIE5:60 cm
    • LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN:55 cm

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Comparison of MAG A1200PLS PCIE5, LITE 400W PSU PPFC 12CM FAN
55 specifications
Power6 differ
Total powerDiffers1200 W400 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V230 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeDiffersActivePassive
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs20 A10 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs100 A30 A
Max output current (+5V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 A
Max output current (-12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs3 A2 A
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOver power
Combined power (+3.3V)Known for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+12V)Known for one1200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5V)Known for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5Vsb)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Motherboard power connectorDiffers20+4 pin ATX24-pin ATX
Motherboard power cable lengthDiffers60 cm55 cm
Number of PATA power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA power connectors66
SATA power cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 mm
Number of SATA power cablesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs21
Peripheral (Molex) power cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 mm
EPS power connector (4+4 pin)YesYes
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Differs31
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)YesYes
CPU power cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 cm
Floppy disk drive connectorDiffersNoYes
Number of EPS connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling typeDiffersFully-ModularNon-Modular
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
PurposePCPC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATXATX
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS PlatinumNo
Removable filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ATX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm12 cm
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTop
IlluminationNoNo
On/off switchYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUKCA, RoHS, CE
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width150 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers150 mm85 mm
HeightDiffers86 mm140 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.29 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source195 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina

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