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CORSAIR CX750M ATX 3.1 vs MSI MAG A850GLS PCIE5
Product A: CORSAIR
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Product B: MSI
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33 of 58 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 6 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 9 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 power supplies.
- 4-pin Molex connectorsA: 1B: 3MSI is 3 times higher.
- Average noiseLower is betterA: 31.78dB(A)B: 18.07dB(A)MSI is 13.71 dB(A) lower.
- 12V rippleLower is betterA: 31.07mVB: 39.43mVCORSAIR is 8.36 mV lower.
- PowerA: 750WB: 850WMSI is 100 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ACORSAIR: 150 × 86 mm
- BMSI: 150 × 86 mm
All 66 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MAG A850GLS PCIE5, 306-7ZPIY11-CE01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A850GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet title MAG A850GLS PCIE5.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-a850gls-pcie5Read 14 October 2026MSI e-shop Germany: order code 306-7ZPIY11-CE0.
GTIN / EAN
4711377297783, 8241423980812Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-a850gls-pcie5Read 14 October 2026MSI e-shop Germany: EAN 4711377297783 (gtin13 in the page data).8Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PSU/3qgsgnsga/MSI-MAG-A850GLS-PCIE5Read 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 824142398081 and EANs 4711377297783 and 4711377297790 with part numbers MAG A850GLS PCIE5, 306-7ZPIY11-CE0 and 306-7ZP1B31-CE0. The UPC comes from this one source. The second EAN is not stored since its model was not identified.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Form factor
ATX version
ATX 3.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: ATX12V Version v3.1, EPS12V Version 2.92. The headline says ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026Intro: CX-M Series power supplies are ATX 3.1 compliant and PCIe 5.1 ready.
ATX 3.12Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-a850gls-pcie5Read 14 October 2026Page title and text: 850 W ATX 3.1 Netzteil with a native 12V-2x6 / PCIe 5.1 connector.3Press articlekitguru.net/components/power-supplies/joao-silva/msi-introduces-new-mag-a-gls-atx-3-1-psusRead 14 October 2026Launch coverage: all models in the series comply with ATX 3.1. The Cybenetics report ticks ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion.
PCIe CEM version
PCIe 5.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026Headline and feature text: ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1, native 12V-2x6 GPU power cable.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026Intro: PCIe 5.1 ready with a 12V-2x6 cable.
Modular cables
Semi-modular1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Modular Semi. The power cable listing marks the 24-pin, CPU and one 8-pin PCIe cable as fixed.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2903Read 15 October 2026DUT Information: Cable Design Semi Modular.
Built by (OEM)
Channel Well Technology (CWT)4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2806Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM CWT. Hardware Busters names the company Channel Well Technology.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/msi-mag-a850gls-pcie5-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Manufacturer (OEM) CWT. Part analysis page: the OEM is Channel Well Technology. Review published June 5, 2025.
Power
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Rated continuous power
Full power rated up to
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12V rail design
+12V max current
62.5A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026CX750M power table: +12V 62.5A, 750W.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026CX750M power table, model RPS0229, part no. 75-006838: +12V 62.5A 750W.
+12V max power
750W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026CX750M power table: +12V 62.5A, 750W.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026CX750M power table: +12V 750W.
+3.3V and +5V combined power
130W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026CX750M power table: +3.3V 20A and +5V 20A share one 130W maximum output cell.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026CX750M power table: +3.3V 20A 130W and +5V 20A under one 130W cell.
+5V standby current
3A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026CX750M power table: +5VSB 3A, 15W.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026CX750M power table: +5Vsb 3A 15W.
AC input voltage
Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026CX750M power table: AC input 100V-240V, input current 10A-5A, 47Hz-63Hz.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026CX750M power table: 100V - 240V a.c., 10A - 5A, 47Hz - 63Hz.
Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
Certifications
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80 PLUS rating
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Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics noise at 115V
Measured
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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
Average power factor at 115V (measured)
Average noise at 115V (measured)
Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
Hold-up time (measured)
12V ripple at full load (measured)
12V load regulation (measured)
Cables and connectors
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Cables
ACORSAIR CX750M ATX 3.1
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 600 | 18-22AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 1 | 500 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 4 | 2 | 500 | 16-18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 600 | 16AWG | 600 |
| SATA power | 6 | 2 | 400 | 18AWG | Not available |
| SATA power | 2 | 1 | 350 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 1 | 1 | 350 | 18AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026CX750M cable listing: ATX 24-pin fixed (600mm), dual 4+4-pin / 8-pin EPS fixed (spacing 500mm, 100mm), dual 6+2-pin PCIe fixed (500mm, 100mm), dual 6+2-pin PCIe modular (500mm, 100mm), 600W 12V-2x6 modular (600mm), 3 SATA modular and 3 SATA fixed (400mm, 100mm, 100mm), 2 SATA / 1 PATA modular (350mm, 150mm, 150mm). The first spacing value is stored as the length to the first plug. Tech Specs: SATA connector 8, PATA connector 1. Wire gauges come from the Cybenetics report. Cybenetics lists 510 mm, 595 mm and 410 mm for some of the same cables, which are not stored. The 12V-2x6 gauge is a 16-24AWG range that includes sideband wires, so the 16AWG power wire gauge is stored.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026Included Cables: 1x fixed ATX 24-pin, 1x fixed dual ATX12V/EPS12V (8-pin / 4+4-pin), 1x fixed dual 8-pin PCIe, 1x modular dual 8-pin PCIe, 1x modular 12V-2x6 (450W / 600W, CX750M 600W), 1x modular SATA (3 SATA), 1x fixed SATA (3 SATA), 1x modular 2 SATA / 1 PATA. The 600W rating is for the CX750M.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2903Read 15 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: captive ATX 24 pin 18-22AWG, 4+4 pin ATX12V 16-18AWG, 6+2 pin PCIe 16-18AWG, SATA 18AWG. Modular 6+2 pin PCIe 16-18AWG, 12+2 pin PCIe (600W) 16-24AWG, SATA 18AWG, SATA / 4-pin Molex 18AWG. The gauges are stored. The lengths are Corsair's.
BMSI MAG A850GLS PCIE5
| Connector | Connectors | Cables | Length to first plug (mm) | Wire gauge | Rated power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX 24-pin (20+4) | 1 | 1 | 600 | 16-20AWG | Not available |
| CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) | 2 | 2 | 650 | 18AWG | Not available |
| PCIe 8-pin (6+2) | 4 | Not available | 600 | 18AWG | Not available |
| 12V-2x6 | 1 | 1 | 600 | Not available | 600 |
| SATA power | 8 | Not available | 500 | 18-20AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin Molex | 3 | Not available | 500 | 18-20AWG | Not available |
| 4-pin floppy | 1 | Not available | 500 | 18-20AWG | Not available |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A850GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connector counts from the datasheet: ATX 1, EPS 2 (listed as 1 EPS 8-pin and 1 EPS 4+4-pin), PCI-E 6+2 pin 4, 16-pin 12V-2x6 1 (600W), SATA 8, Molex 3, FDD 1. The datasheet gives no cable counts, lengths or gauge. Those come from the Cybenetics cable table. The Cybenetics sample had only 2 PCIe 6+2 plugs, 7 SATA plugs and 2 FDD plugs, so no cable count is stored for those rows. The MSI German shop lists EPS (4+4 PIN) 2.4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2806Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 20+4 pin 600 mm 16-20AWG, 2 x 8-pin EPS 650 mm 18AWG, 2 PCIe 6+2 pin 600 mm 18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe (600W) 600 mm 16-24AWG, one cable with 3 SATA (500 mm then 150 mm spacing) and 1 Molex 18AWG, two cables with 2 SATA, 1 Molex and 1 FDD each 18-20AWG. The 16-24AWG range for the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so no gauge is stored for it. The first plug of each SATA, Molex and FDD cable is 500 mm from the PSU. Plug counts for PCIe, SATA, Molex and FDD follow the MSI datasheet because the sample differs.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/msi-mag-a850gls-pcie5-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Product photos and cables page: the same cable table as the Cybenetics report. The review says the sample had two FDD connectors, which MSI's datasheet lists as one.
CPU (EPS) connectors
2
2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
4
16-pin GPU connectors
1
1
SATA power connectors
8
8
4-pin Molex connectors
1
3
Cable style
Fan
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Fan size
Fan bearing
Fluid dynamic (FDB)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A850GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan Bearing Fluid Dynamic Bearing. A French retailer calls the fan hydrodynamic. The datasheet also prints Rated Speed 500 - 1800 +-15% RPM.4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2806Read 14 October 2026Cooling: Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan.
Fan mode
Always on4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2806Read 14 October 2026Semi-Passive Operation is not checked. The typical load table shows the fan at 413 rpm at 10% load.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/msi-mag-a850gls-pcie5-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Semi-Passive Operation not supported. The review prefers a PWM fan at low speed over a fan-stop feature.
Fan mode switch
Protection and parts
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Protections
Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026Safety and Protection section describes over-voltage (OVP), over-current (OCP), over-temperature (OTP), short-circuit (SCP) and over-power (OPP) protection. UVP, NLO and SIP come from the Cybenetics protection tests.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2903Read 15 October 2026Protection Features: UVP passed at 90 V full load and at 80 V (no damage), NLO checked, surge protection by MOV and inrush protection by NTC. The manufacturer block lists OPP, OCP (+12V), OTP, SCP, surge and inrush protection and no fan failure protection.
Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A850GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Protection line: OCP/ OTP/ OPP/ SCP/ OVP/ UVP/ SIP/ NLO.4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2806Read 14 October 2026Protection Features page shows OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge and inrush protection ticked and fan failure protection not ticked. The protection tests tick UVP at 90 V and 80 V and NLO, and SIP shows an MOV for surge and an NTC with bypass relay for inrush. OVP is in the MSI protection line.
All-Japanese capacitors
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Monitoring and lighting
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Software monitoring
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Software
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Built-in power display
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RGB lighting
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Dimensions 150mm x 86mm x 140mm. The manual gives height 86 mm, width 150 mm and length 140 mm. The feature text says a compact 140mm (length) design.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026CX750M: height 86mm, width 150mm, length 140mm.
In the box
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In the box
CX-M Series ATX Power Supply, Modular DC Cable Set, AC Power Cable, Warranty & Safety Documentation1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: CX-M Series ATX Power Supply, Modular DC Cable Set, AC Power Cable, Warranty & Safety Documentation. The cables are stored in the cables field. The AC cable differs per region.
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-20252Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026Corsair quick start guide for the CX-M Series (3rd GEN). It covers the CX650M and the CX750M.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
7years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020311-na/cx-m-series-cx750m-atx-3-1-cybenetics-bronze-semi-modular-psu-cp-9020311-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Warranty 7 Year. The page is the Corsair US store.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-cxm-2025Read 15 October 2026Warranty: CX-M Series (3rd GEN) power supplies have a 7-year warranty.
7years2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-a850gls-pcie5Read 14 October 2026Page shows 7 Jahre Garantie. The page is the German shop, so the market is Germany. KitGuru also reports 7 years at launch.3Press articlekitguru.net/components/power-supplies/joao-silva/msi-introduces-new-mag-a-gls-atx-3-1-psusRead 14 October 2026Launch coverage: all models are backed by a 7-year warranty. No market is named.
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