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MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 vs NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1

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

all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 at 6.4/10.

The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 leads on quality and protections.

The NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 leads on noise and warranty.

They score the same on efficiency and cabling and connectors.

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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NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1

NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1

6.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 is an 850 W fully modular power supply for single-GPU builds. It suits buyers who want a native 12V-2x6 cable and a quiet fan at low and moderate loads. The 10-year warranty adds reassurance for a unit meant to stay in a case for a long time.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMSI MAG A750GL PCIE5NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1
Quality and protections30%6/105/10
Efficiency20%7/107/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/107/10
Noise15%5/107/10
Warranty15%7/109/10
Overall6.4/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecMSI MAG A750GL PCIE5NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1
Rated output (W)750W rated output850 W
Efficiency rating (80 Plus or Cybenetics)80 PLUS Gold, up to 90%; Cybenetics Gold icon on MSI product page80 PLUS Gold and Cybenetics Gold; measured at 115 V: 85.8% at 10% load, 89.5% at 20%, 91.7% at 50%, 89.2% at 100%
Form factor (ATX or SFX) and ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x supportATX, 140 × 150 × 86 mmATX 3.1, 150 x 86 x 160 mm
Modular cabling (fully, semi or non-modular)Fully modularFully modular
Graphics card connectors (12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR and PCIe 8-pin count)1x native 16-pin PCIe 5.x (450W, 12V-2x6 style), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD, 2x EPS 4+41x 16-pin 12V-2x6 (rated up to 600 W per NZXT) and 3x 8-pin (6+2) PCIe
Fan size and zero-fan mode120mm fluid dynamic bearing, 500–1800 RPM135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, PWM, 2,300 RPM ±10%, maximum noise 44.5 dBA, Zero RPM mode; silent below 50% load
Warranty (years)7 years (MSI UK store)10 years

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1

  • + 10-year warranty
  • + Fully modular with native 12V-2x6 cable
  • + Fan stays off below 50% load
  • − Only three 8-pin PCIe connectors
  • − Maximum noise rated at 44.5 dBA
  • − Efficiency drops to 85.8% at 10% load

Skip it if:

  • Builders running several GPUs that need more than three 8-pin PCIe connectors
  • Buyers who want Platinum-level efficiency at very low load
  • Anyone who needs published ripple and regulation data before buying
Read the full NZXT C850 Gold ATX 3.1 review ›

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