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MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 vs Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

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

all judged against power supplies at a similar price

The Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 at 6.4/10.

The MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 leads on quality and protections.

The Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) leads on efficiency and warranty.

They score the same on cabling and connectors and noise.

The biggest difference is warranty, where the Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) scores 10/10 to the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5's 7/10.

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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Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

6.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) is for builders who want a fully modular 850 W unit with a native 12V-2x6 cable for a current graphics card. It suits buyers who value a 10-year warranty and strong efficiency figures on 230V mains. It is a weaker fit for anyone who puts tight voltage regulation or a consistently quiet fan first.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMSI MAG A750GL PCIE5Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)
Quality and protections30%6/105/10
Efficiency20%7/108/10
Cabling and connectors20%7/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Warranty15%7/1010/10
Overall6.4/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecMSI MAG A750GL PCIE5Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)
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
Form factor (ATX or SFX) and ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x supportATX, 140 × 150 × 86 mmATX
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 12V-2x6 (native); 1x PCIe 12+4 pin (600W) per Hardware Busters; 3x PCIe 6+2 pin; 8x SATA; 3x Molex
Fan size and zero-fan mode120mm fluid dynamic bearing, 500–1800 RPM135 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan; semi-passive mode (selectable)
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 ›

Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024)

  • + 10-year warranty, praised by owners
  • + Cybenetics Platinum efficiency despite the Gold label
  • + Fully modular with native 12V-2x6 cable
  • − Loose 12V load regulation per Hardware Busters
  • − Fan curve complaints; spins up early for some owners
  • − Cables reported as bulky or short

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who put tight 12 V voltage regulation first
  • Builders who need a consistently silent fan at low load
  • Anyone with a compact case who needs long, flexible cables
Read the full Seasonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) review ›

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