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MSI MPG A1250GS PCIE5 II

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MPG A1250GS PCIE5 II

Released December 2025.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/br/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Brazil copy generated 2025-11-04 lists 3 PCI-E 6+2 plugs, like the US copy. MSI datasheet copies for the II name exist from 2025-08 (Russia, Korea, Hong Kong). Selection record: first Newegg US listing 2025-12-22. Newegg pages were not opened. No launch announcement was found, so the month is the best supported month. Last checked 14 October 2026.

Power
1,250W
Efficiency
80 PLUS Gold
Modular cables
Fully modular
ATX version
ATX 3.1

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  • 16-pin GPU connectors

    2

    Higher than 96% of other power supplies.

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General

Series
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Model numbers
MPG A1250GS PCIE5 II1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet title MPG A1250GS PCIE5 II, generated 2026-01-10. The maker prints no order code. The datasheet body heading reads MPG A1250GS PCIE5.
GTIN / EAN
8241424243603Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXNSVSLDRead 14 October 2026Item details: UPC 824142424360. BuildCores lists the same UPC and the EAN 0824142424360.4Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PSU/u4bafvo7i/MSI-MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-IIRead 14 October 2026UPC 824142424360, EAN 0824142424360, part number MPG A1250GS PCIE5 II. Release Year 2025.
Announced
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Status
Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXNSVSLDRead 14 October 2026Amazon US listing MPG A1250GS PCIE5 II in October 2026, ranked #81 in Computer Power Supplies, reviews dated from 2026-02-20.
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/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.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 3.13Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXNSVSLDRead 14 October 2026Title: ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 Ready. From-the-manufacturer text: output port compliant with Intel PSDG ATX 3.1. MSI's own page was not opened.
PCIe CEM version
PCIe 5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet lists PCI-E 5.1 (16 pin) 2 (600W).3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXNSVSLDRead 14 October 2026Title: ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 Ready.
Modular cables
Fully modular1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Modular Yes (full modular).
Built by (OEM)
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Power

Rated continuous power
1,250W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Watt 1250W. Power excursion 2937W (up to 235 percent of rated power for 100 microseconds) is not stored.
Full power rated up to
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12V rail design
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+12V max current
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+12V max power
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+3.3V and +5V combined power
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+5V standby current
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AC input voltage
Lowest100Highest240V1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Input Voltage Range 100-240V~, Input Frequency 50-60 Hz. The II datasheet has no DC output table and no input current.
Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
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Certifications

80 PLUS rating
80 PLUS Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Efficiency Rating 80 PLUS Gold (up to 90%). This is the maker claim. The 80 PLUS list has an entry for the model MPG A1250GS PCIE5 without the II (ID 7688, Gold, 115V Internal, 2024-12-16), which is not matched to this unit.
Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
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Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
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Cybenetics noise at 115V
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Cybenetics noise at 230V
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Measured

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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
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Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
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Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
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Average power factor at 115V (measured)
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Average noise at 115V (measured)
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Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
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Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
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Hold-up time (measured)
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12V ripple at full load (measured)
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12V load regulation (measured)
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Cables and connectors

Cables
ConnectorConnectorsRated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)1Not available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)2Not available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)3Not available
12V-2x62600
SATA power8Not available
4-pin Molex4Not available
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connector counts: ATX 24 pin 1, EPS 4+4 pin 2, PCI-E 5.1 16 pin 2 (600W), PCI-E 6+2 pin 3, SATA 8, Molex 4. The datasheet gives no cable counts, lengths or gauge. The Hong Kong, Korea and Russia copies of 2025-08 print 1 PCI-E 6+2 plug. The copies from 2025-11 on (Brazil, Mexico, Latin America, Global, France, Czechia, Spain, Australia, US) print 3. Amazon US also says 8-pin PCIe x 3.
CPU (EPS) connectors
2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
3
16-pin GPU connectors
2
SATA power connectors
8
4-pin Molex connectors
4
Cable style
Embossed or debossed flat1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Feature list: Embossed Jacket Cables, the cables are more bending and routing.

Fan

Fan size
135mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan Size 135 mm.
Fan bearing
Fluid dynamic (FDB)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan Bearing Fluid Dynamic Bearing, Bearing Type Hydro-Dynamic Bearing. Rated Speed 500 - 1800 +/-15% RPM.
Fan mode
Semi-passive3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXNSVSLDRead 14 October 2026From the manufacturer: Zero fan mode ON, available to stop the fan's operation when TDP is below 55%. Whether a switch turns it off is not stated, so fan_mode_switch is empty. The datasheet rated fan speed starts at 500 RPM.
Fan mode switch
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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/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Protection line: OCP / OTP / OPP / SCP / OVP / UVP / SIP / NLO.
All-Japanese capacitors
Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXNSVSLDRead 14 October 2026From the manufacturer: This power supply uses 100% Japanese 105 C capacitors. The MSI datasheet says 100% all Server-grade 105 C capacitor and names no origin.
MTBF (claimed)
150,000h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.pdfRead 14 October 2026Life Expectancy MTTF 150,000 Hours (25 C). MSI prints MTTF, not MTBF.

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
Width150Height86Depth150mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/power-supply/us/MPG-A1250GS-PCIE5-II.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, sits under WEIGHT (CARD) 169g and is not the PSU size.
Weight
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In the box

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In the box
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Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
10years3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXNSVSLDRead 14 October 2026Item details: Warranty Description 10 Years. The title says 10 Year Warranty. The market is the US.

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