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ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition vs MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition scores 7.6/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 at 6.3/10.

The ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition leads on quality and protections, efficiency, noise and warranty.

The MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 leads on cabling and connectors.

The biggest difference is warranty, where the ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition scores 10/10 to the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5's 5/10.

ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition

ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition

7.6/10verdict: buy

The ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition is for builders who want a quiet, modern ATX 3.0 supply for a high-end gaming PC. It suits anyone fitting a graphics card that takes a 16-pin cable and wanting a long warranty behind it. It is less relevant to buyers chasing the highest efficiency tier.

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MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5

MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 suits builders putting together a modern gaming PC who want a fully modular 850W Gold supply with a native 16-pin cable. It fits those who value cable management, quiet running under load and PCIe 5 support. It is less suited to always-on machines that idle at very low loads.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura EditionMSI MAG A850GL PCIE5
Quality and protections30%7/106/10
Efficiency20%7/106/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/108/10
Noise15%8/106/10
Warranty15%10/105/10
Overall7.6/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura EditionMSI MAG A850GL PCIE5
Rated output (W)1000 W total output850W rated output
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Gold80 PLUS Gold, up to 90%
Form factor (ATX or SFX) and ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x supportATX12V (labelled Intel Form Factor), 180 x 150 x 86 mm, ATX 3.0 listedATX
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modular (retailer-stated; not confirmed by ASUS)Yes, full modular
Graphics card connectors (12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR and PCIe 8-pin count)1x PCI-E 16-pin, 4x PCI-E 8-pin, 5x SATA, 4x peripheral; includes 16-pin PCIe Gen 5 cable and 16-pin to 8+8-pin adapter1 x PCI-E 5.0 16-pin rated 600W, 4 x PCI-E 6+2 pin, 8 x SATA, 4 x peripheral (Molex), 1 x FDD, 2 x EPS 4+4, 1 x ATX 24-pin
Fan size and zero-fan mode135 mm Axial-tech fan with dual ball bearings, PWM-controlled, off at 60% load or below120mm fluid dynamic bearing fan
Warranty (years)10 yearsnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition

  • + 10-year warranty
  • + Native 16-pin cable with 600W rating
  • + Zero-fan mode up to 60% load
  • − 80 PLUS Gold rather than Platinum or Titanium
  • − Only one native 16-pin connector

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Platinum or Titanium efficiency for an always-on machine
  • Builders needing more than one native 16-pin connector
  • Anyone planning many SATA drives beyond the five connectors
Read the full ASUS ROG STRIX 1000W Gold Aura Edition review ›

MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5

  • + Native 600W 16-pin cable included
  • + Fully modular with plenty of PCIe and SATA connectors
  • + Six listed protections on a CWT GPX platform
  • − Efficiency reported below 70% at 2% load
  • − 3.3V OCP trigger set too high, per Hardware Busters
  • − Some owners report fan noise or faults after months

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building an always-on PC that idles at very low load.
  • Anyone fitting a small case who wants flexible, easy-to-route flat cables.
  • Buyers who want the strictest overcurrent protection on the 3.3V rail.
Read the full MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 review ›

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