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Lian Li SP750 vs MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5

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

all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the Lian Li SP750 at 5.9/10.

The Lian Li SP750 leads on efficiency.

The MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 leads on cabling and connectors.

They score the same on quality and protections, noise and warranty.

The biggest difference is cabling and connectors, where the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 scores 8/10 to the Lian Li SP750's 5/10.

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 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

CriterionWeightLian Li SP750MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5
Quality and protections30%6/106/10
Efficiency20%7/106/10
Cabling and connectors20%5/108/10
Noise15%6/106/10
Warranty15%5/105/10
Overall5.9/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li SP750MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5
Rated output (W)750 W maximum DC output; +12V 744 W; +3.3V/+5V 100 W combined850W 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 supportSFX, 100 x 63.5 x 125 mm (D x W x H)ATX
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modularYes, full 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 listed1 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 modeOne 92 mm hydraulic-bearing fan; zero-RPM mode until 40% load120mm fluid dynamic bearing fan
Warranty (years)5 yearsnot listed

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 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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