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Lian Li SP750 vs MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5

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all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the Lian Li SP750 at 5.9/10.

The Lian Li SP750 leads on noise.

The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 leads on cabling and connectors and warranty.

They score the same on quality and protections and efficiency.

Lian Li SP750

Lian Li SP750

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li SP750 is a 750 W SFX power supply for compact builds that need a fully modular unit with an 80 PLUS Gold rating. It suits builders who want quiet running and flexible braided cables in a small case. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs a native 12V-2x6 cable or many SATA 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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLian Li SP750MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5
Quality and protections30%6/106/10
Efficiency20%7/107/10
Cabling and connectors20%5/107/10
Noise15%6/105/10
Warranty15%5/107/10
Overall5.9/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li SP750MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5
Rated output (W)750 W maximum DC output; +12V 744 W; +3.3V/+5V 100 W combined750W rated output
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Gold80 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, 100 x 63.5 x 125 mm (D x W x H)ATX, 140 × 150 × 86 mm
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modularFully modular
Graphics card connectors (12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR and PCIe 8-pin count)Three PCIe 8-pin (6+2) outputs; one CPU, two SATA and one peripheral connector listed by manufacturer; no 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR cable listed1x 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 modeOne 92 mm hydraulic-bearing fan; zero-RPM mode until 40% load120mm fluid dynamic bearing, 500–1800 RPM
Warranty (years)5 years7 years (MSI UK store)

Strengths and weaknesses

Lian Li SP750

  • + Fully modular with braided cables
  • + 80 PLUS Gold; 90.23% efficiency measured at 808 W
  • + Several owners praise quiet operation
  • − No 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR cable listed
  • − Some owners report fan spinning up at idle
  • − Only two SATA connectors listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a new NVIDIA card who want a native 12V-2x6 cable
  • Builders with many SATA drives who need more than two connectors
  • Anyone who needs a fan that stays fully silent at idle
Read the full Lian Li SP750 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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