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MSI MAG A1000GLS PCIE5
Power
1,000W
Efficiency
80 PLUS Gold
Modular cables
Fully modular
ATX version
ATX 3.1

50 of 66 fields known.

At a glance

  • SATA power connectors

    11

    Higher than 81% of other power supplies.

All specs

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General

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
ATX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimensions (DxWxH) 150 x 150 x 86 mm. The back face is 150 x 86 mm, the standard ATX size.
ATX version
ATX 3.13Press articlekitguru.net/components/power-supplies/joao-silva/msi-introduces-new-mag-a-gls-atx-3-1-psusRead 14 October 2026Launch coverage: the models comply with ATX 3.1. The Cybenetics report ticks ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion.
PCIe CEM version
PCIe 5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet lists PCI-E 5.1 (16 pin) with a native 12V-2x6 connector.
Modular cables
Fully modular1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Power

Rated continuous power
1,000W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Watt 1000W. Power excursion up to 2200W for 100 microseconds is not stored.
Full power rated up to
Not available
12V rail design
Single rail5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/msi-mag-a1000gls-pcie5-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Number of 12V rails 1.
+12V max current
83.3A1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026DC output table: +12V 83.3A, 999.6W. The datasheet prints -12V 0.3A and 3.6W next to it.
+3.3V and +5V combined power
100W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026DC output table: +5V 20A and +3.3V 20A with a combined 100W.
+5V standby current
3A1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026DC output table: +5Vsb 3A, 15W.
Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
Yes4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible, checked.

Certifications

80 PLUS rating
80 PLUS Gold6Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/certified-psus/Micro-Star-International-Co-Ltd/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5-115V-Internal-7746Read 14 October 202680 PLUS ID 7746, model MAG A1000GLS PCIE5, type ATX 3.1, 1000 W, 115V Internal, Gold, certified 02/20/2025. Matched by the exact model name.
Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics Platinum4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026The ETA badge shows Platinum at 230V.
Cybenetics noise at 115V
A-4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026The LAMBDA badge shows A- at 115V.
Cybenetics noise at 230V
A4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026The LAMBDA badge shows A at 230V.

Measured

Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
89.593%4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Tested May 7, 2025, received Apr 23, 2025, no serial number printed. Ambient 28-32 C.
Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
91.452%4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V.
Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
71.353%4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load (more than 500 W unit) at 115V.
Average power factor at 115V (measured)
0.9854Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V.
Average noise at 115V (measured)
25.7dB(A)4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Ambient 28-32 C. Bruel and Kjaer 2270 G4 sound analyzer. The 230V average is 24.19 dBA.
Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
43.8dB(A)4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Typical load tests at 115V, 100% load row: 43.8 dB(A) at 1956 rpm fan speed, ambient about 30 C. At 230V it is 47.4 dB(A) at 2253 rpm.
Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
0.0183W4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB.
Hold-up time (measured)
19.4ms4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 19.40 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 17.00 ms, PWR_OK inactive to DC loss 2.40 ms, at maximum continuous load. The report names no input voltage.
12V ripple at full load (measured)
33.7mV4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited measurement. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 36.21 mV.
12V load regulation (measured)
0.89%4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited measurement. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.91%.

Cables and connectors

Cables
ConnectorConnectorsCablesLength to first plug (mm)Wire gaugeRated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)1160016-20AWGNot available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)2265018AWGNot available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)4Not available60018AWGNot available
12V-2x611600Not available600
SATA power11Not available50018-20AWGNot available
4-pin Molex4Not available50018-20AWGNot available
4-pin floppy1Not available50018-20AWGNot available
CPU (EPS) connectors
2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
4
16-pin GPU connectors
1
SATA power connectors
11
4-pin Molex connectors
4
Cable style
Embossed or debossed flat1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet: Embossed Jacket Cables.

Fan

Fan bearing
Fluid dynamic (FDB)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan Bearing Fluid Dynamic Bearing. The MSI German shop also calls the bearing type Hydro-Dynamic Bearing, which is the same fan.4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Cooling: Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan.
Fan mode switch
No5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/msi-mag-a1000gls-pcie5-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Product photos page: there is no ECO switch, since the PSU does not have semi-passive operation.

Protection and parts

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)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Protection line: OCP / OTP / OPP / SCP / OVP / UVP / SIP / NLO.4Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2805Read 14 October 2026Protection Features page of this report shows OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge and inrush protection ticked and fan failure protection not ticked. NLO and SIP are in the MSI protection line.
All-Japanese capacitors
Not available
MTBF (claimed)
Not available

Monitoring and lighting

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Software monitoring
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Software
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Built-in power display
Not available
RGB lighting
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Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width150Height86Depth150mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MAG-A1000GLS-PCIE5.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimensions (DxWxH) 150 x 150 x 86 mm. Depth 150, width 150, height 86. The first Dimensions row, 120mm x 120mm x 25.6mm, is the fan size.
Weight
1.69kg(3.7 lb)5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/msi-mag-a1000gls-pcie5-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1.69 kg (3.73 lb). The review does not say whether cables are included. MSI does not publish a weight.

In the box

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In the box
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Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
7years2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-a1000gls-pcie5Read 14 October 2026Page shows 7 Jahre Garantie (7-year warranty). 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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Model numberGTIN
306-7ZPIX11-CE04711377297738

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