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Is the MSI A1000G a good investment?

Is the MSI A1000G a good investment?

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iFtonix
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01-05-2022, 09:11 PM
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MSI A1000G
Right now I don’t have a PSU, but I need one for my 13700k and 3090 ftw3. To stay ahead, I’m looking for something with ATX 3.0 or the 12vhpwr plug. I’ve never purchased from MSI myself, and I can’t find many others with ATX 3.0. Is this a solid choice? I heard the wires might melt according to GN, so I want something reliable. I’m planning for long-term use and was told that the wiring could fail. I always buy Corsair and saw some Evga and Corsair 1000w models, but I didn’t see the 12vhpwr plug. Please share your thoughts.
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iFtonix
01-05-2022, 09:11 PM #1

MSI A1000G
Right now I don’t have a PSU, but I need one for my 13700k and 3090 ftw3. To stay ahead, I’m looking for something with ATX 3.0 or the 12vhpwr plug. I’ve never purchased from MSI myself, and I can’t find many others with ATX 3.0. Is this a solid choice? I heard the wires might melt according to GN, so I want something reliable. I’m planning for long-term use and was told that the wiring could fail. I always buy Corsair and saw some Evga and Corsair 1000w models, but I didn’t see the 12vhpwr plug. Please share your thoughts.

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RaisedFist99
Junior Member
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01-06-2022, 02:41 AM
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I would definitely listen to GN, but I wouldn't.
I use an EVGA 850 GT with a 3090ti and originally had a dual 8 pin cable for Nvidia 16 pin at the time. When I needed a different model's PSU, they didn't have one available, but the pin configuration was identical. I really trust any EVGA PSU over MSI options, and Corsair is also excellent. Sensonic offers some very reliable models if you're planning for the future—just choose a high-quality unit that works well without issues.
Good luck!
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RaisedFist99
01-06-2022, 02:41 AM #2

I would definitely listen to GN, but I wouldn't.
I use an EVGA 850 GT with a 3090ti and originally had a dual 8 pin cable for Nvidia 16 pin at the time. When I needed a different model's PSU, they didn't have one available, but the pin configuration was identical. I really trust any EVGA PSU over MSI options, and Corsair is also excellent. Sensonic offers some very reliable models if you're planning for the future—just choose a high-quality unit that works well without issues.
Good luck!

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iRashid
Junior Member
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01-07-2022, 08:23 AM
#3
It is a top tier unit with good reviews
https://www.anandtech.com/show/18720/msi...ed-power/4
Melting cables has happened a cross the board and it has been explained mostly to user error not fully inserting the connector or connector coming loose when handling the cable.
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iRashid
01-07-2022, 08:23 AM #3

It is a top tier unit with good reviews
https://www.anandtech.com/show/18720/msi...ed-power/4
Melting cables has happened a cross the board and it has been explained mostly to user error not fully inserting the connector or connector coming loose when handling the cable.

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XxXSLOANERXxX
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01-25-2022, 08:38 AM
#4
I don't have information on Evga power supplies meeting those specific criteria.
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XxXSLOANERXxX
01-25-2022, 08:38 AM #4

I don't have information on Evga power supplies meeting those specific criteria.

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Whalis3
Junior Member
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02-02-2022, 02:53 AM
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So i found a few corsiar units that dont have the 12vhpwr port on the unit it self but instead it takes 2 8pin pcie and on the other end you have the new 12vhpwr plug. Is there a performance difference between using a plus that give u the new 12vhpwr rather than a native 12vhpwr port on the psu it self?
So i found a few corsiar units that dont have the 12vhpwr port on the unit it self but instead it takes 2 8pin pcie and on the other end you have the new 12vhpwr plug. Is there a performance difference between using a plus that give u the new 12vhpwr rather than a native 12vhpwr port on the psu it self?
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Whalis3
02-02-2022, 02:53 AM #5

So i found a few corsiar units that dont have the 12vhpwr port on the unit it self but instead it takes 2 8pin pcie and on the other end you have the new 12vhpwr plug. Is there a performance difference between using a plus that give u the new 12vhpwr rather than a native 12vhpwr port on the psu it self?
So i found a few corsiar units that dont have the 12vhpwr port on the unit it self but instead it takes 2 8pin pcie and on the other end you have the new 12vhpwr plug. Is there a performance difference between using a plus that give u the new 12vhpwr rather than a native 12vhpwr port on the psu it self?

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yPaladin_
Junior Member
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02-07-2022, 02:56 PM
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no difference in performance but adapters always form more connections, increasing potential failure points.
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yPaladin_
02-07-2022, 02:56 PM #6

no difference in performance but adapters always form more connections, increasing potential failure points.

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camchrism
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02-07-2022, 07:38 PM
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The build specs should align properly; if you don’t exceed the recommended PSU capacity, everything will function normally. The new connector with sense pins is only necessary when pairing a 4090 with a 600 watt unit that includes them. Without those pins, the GPU won’t overdraw and will maintain performance without stressing the PSU. Pairing a 600 watt unit with a 4090 might cause issues since the GPU wouldn’t recognize the correct pairing, but it won’t damage the PSU. Using the original cable to the PSU without the sense pins is safe, as it can handle more power than standard connectors. Performance will remain stable, and sticking to quality components ensures reliability. Corsair offers options with native 12vhpwr units, though they tend to be pricier. You can find more details here: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu...m-...9020259-na
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camchrism
02-07-2022, 07:38 PM #7

The build specs should align properly; if you don’t exceed the recommended PSU capacity, everything will function normally. The new connector with sense pins is only necessary when pairing a 4090 with a 600 watt unit that includes them. Without those pins, the GPU won’t overdraw and will maintain performance without stressing the PSU. Pairing a 600 watt unit with a 4090 might cause issues since the GPU wouldn’t recognize the correct pairing, but it won’t damage the PSU. Using the original cable to the PSU without the sense pins is safe, as it can handle more power than standard connectors. Performance will remain stable, and sticking to quality components ensures reliability. Corsair offers options with native 12vhpwr units, though they tend to be pricier. You can find more details here: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu...m-...9020259-na