CONCLUSION

    The A1000GS PCIE5 may be part of MSI’s mid/high-end MPG line but just like with several other hardware components from that line it produced very good overall performance. Rail stability is tight, build quality is very good (as expected by CWT), the dual 12V-2x6 power cables are certain to come in handy, it’s covered by a full industrial array of electrical protections and the zero fan mode is always good to have under certain scenarios. Unfortunately, noise levels emanating from the Zeta fan are slightly higher than expected and I also need to point out the lack of PCIe 6+2 pin cables (I know people can use 12V-2x6 to 6+2 pin power adapters but it’s always better to have native ones). Yes, I don’t expect these to be game breakers for many, but they may stand out for some.

    Currently retailing for just USD164 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 215.69Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the MPG A1000GS PCIE5 power supply unit by MSI is priced well (better than expected on the other side of the Atlantic). Overall there’s not much else to say about the A1000GS PCIE5, yes, it may not be perfect but it delivers on everything most modern users will look for in a power supply unit and for that it gets the Golden Award.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality (Japanese Capacitors)
- Solid Rail Stability
- ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Compliant
- Two 12V2X6 600W Power Cables
- Strong Single Rail (83.3A)
- 80 PLUS Gold Certified
- Electrical Protections (OCP/OVP/OPP/UVP/SCP/OTP)
- 10 Year Limited Warranty
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Noise Levels (For Some)
- Single PCIe 6+2 Pin Power Cable