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Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum vs MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5

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

all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 at 6.4/10.

The Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum leads on quality and protections, efficiency and noise.

They score the same on cabling and connectors and warranty.

Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

7.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair SF750 is a 750 W SFX power supply for small-form-factor builds that need a modern GPU cable. It suits buyers who want Platinum efficiency, quiet running and ATX 3.1 support in a compact case. It fits a single-GPU system better than a build that needs many PCIe 8-pin connectors.

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MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5

MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 is for anyone building or upgrading a mid-range gaming or general-purpose PC who wants a fully modular 750W supply with a native 16-pin graphics cable. It suits systems with one mainstream graphics card and a few drives. It is a weaker fit for silent builds or for the most power-hungry graphics cards.

Typically about £79.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS PlatinumMSI MAG A750GL PCIE5
Quality and protections30%7/106/10
Efficiency20%9/107/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/107/10
Noise15%7/105/10
Warranty15%7/107/10
Overall7.4/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS PlatinumMSI MAG A750GL PCIE5
Rated output (W)750 W continuous; +12V rated 62.5 A / 750 W750W rated output
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Platinum; Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum; Cybenetics Noise A-80 PLUS Gold, up to 90%; Cybenetics Gold icon on MSI product page
Form factor (ATX or SFX) and ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x supportSFX, 100x125x63.5 mmATX, 140 × 150 × 86 mm
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modular, Type-5 Micro-Fit connectorsFully modular
Graphics card connectors (12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR and PCIe 8-pin count)1x 12VHPWR (12+4-pin) 400 mm; 2x PCIe 8-pin (6+2) 400 mm; 8 SATA, 3 PATA, 2 EPS1x native 16-pin PCIe 5.x (450W, 12V-2x6 style), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD, 2x EPS 4+4
Fan size and zero-fan mode92 mm PWM, fluid dynamic bearing, Zero RPM mode120mm fluid dynamic bearing, 500–1800 RPM
Warranty (years)7 years7 years (MSI UK store)

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum

  • + 80 PLUS Platinum with 95% reported at 400 W
  • + Native 12VHPWR cable and ATX 3.1 compliance
  • + Low ripple and quiet running praised by reviewers
  • − Fan becomes audible under heavy load, owners say
  • − Only two PCIe 8-pin cables supplied
  • − Hold-up time called weak in one review

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building a multi-GPU or high-draw system needing many PCIe 8-pin connectors.
  • Anyone who wants silence even when the system runs near full load for long periods.
  • Buyers who need the strongest hold-up time for unstable mains conditions.
Read the full Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum review ›

MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5

  • + Fully modular with a native 450W 16-pin cable
  • + 80 PLUS Gold rating with a seven-year UK warranty
  • + Owners describe it as quiet, stable and reliable
  • − Owners report whine and ticking from the fan at idle
  • − 750W is tight for RTX 4090 builds, per one owner
  • − Zero-RPM fan behaviour is reported inconsistently

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a silent PC who needs the fan fully off at idle
  • Buyers planning an RTX 4090 or similarly power-hungry graphics card
  • Buyers who need a confirmed ATX 3.1 certification
Read the full MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 review ›

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