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Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum vs MSI MAG A850GL 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 A850GL PCIE5 at 6.3/10.

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

The MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 leads on cabling and connectors.

The biggest difference is efficiency, where the Corsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS Platinum scores 9/10 to the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5's 6/10.

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 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

CriterionWeightCorsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS PlatinumMSI MAG A850GL PCIE5
Quality and protections30%7/106/10
Efficiency20%9/106/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/108/10
Noise15%7/106/10
Warranty15%7/105/10
Overall7.4/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair SF750 SFX Fully Modular 80 PLUS PlatinumMSI MAG A850GL PCIE5
Rated output (W)750 W continuous; +12V rated 62.5 A / 750 W850W rated output
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Platinum; Cybenetics Efficiency Platinum; Cybenetics Noise A-80 PLUS Gold, up to 90%
Form factor (ATX or SFX) and ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x supportSFX, 100x125x63.5 mmATX
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modular, Type-5 Micro-Fit connectorsYes, full 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 EPS1 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 mode92 mm PWM, fluid dynamic bearing, Zero RPM mode120mm fluid dynamic bearing fan
Warranty (years)7 yearsnot listed

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 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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