Today we are taking a look at one of the latest power supplies to join MSI's PLS range, the MAG A1200PLS, a 1200W Platinum-rated unit. To address ongoing concerns surrounding the 12V-2×6 power connector, MSI has incorporated its new GPU Safeguard technology, which monitors the connector for abnormal current conditions and provides an immediate audible warning if an issue is detected. The same buzzer system also monitors the cooling fan and will alert the user should a fan failure occur.

The MAG A1200PLS is a fully modular unit and is currently on sale in the UK for around £180 inc vat.

It has been some time since I looked at a new power supply from Enermax however today we managed to get our hands on the Platimax II 1200DF unit, recently released. This unit is Platinum certified and it ATX 3.1/PCIe 5.1 ready. Enermax supply mesh sleeved cables with this modular unit and with an asking price around $230, we find out today if it is worth the money.

• ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Ready
  Fully compliant with Intel ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, featuring a native 600W 12V-2×6 connector for next-gen GPUs.
• Efficiency
  Achieves up to 92% efficiency at 50% load, and ≥70% efficiency at 2% low load.
• Extreme Power Excursion Support
  Handles up to 235% power excursion (0.1ms), ideal for high-performance GPU spikes.
• Silent and Durable Cooling
  Equipped with a 135mm D.F. fan and 100% Japanese capacitors for over 100,000 hours MTBF at 25°C full load.
• Fully Modular with Comprehensive Protections
  Fully modular cable design with built-in protections: OVP, OPP, OCP, SCP, OTP, UVP; certified for operation up to 5000m altitude.

Today we take a look at the new MSI MPG Ai1600TS power supply. This unit targets the ultra high-end audience and, while it is not currently available at retail, it will likely be priced around £100-£150 less than the existing Ai1600T (non-TS), which is currently listed at £550 on Scan.

This new TS model introduces MSI’s ‘GPU Safeguard+’ technology – an onboard MCU designed to monitor the current flowing through each pin of the 12V-2×6 connector, adding an extra layer of protection for modern high power graphics cards, given some of the issues that we have seen with current balancing with these cables.

The MPG Ai range appears to consist of two models: the 1600W unit we are reviewing today, and a 1300W variant, the MPG Ai1300TS. We know the ‘Ai’ branding will divide opinion, but realistically every major vendor is adopting similar naming conventions at this stage. But, yes, it is annoying.

Key Features:

• Premium protection, GPU Safeguard+ and Fan Safeguard.
• Server-grade materials, SiC interleaved PFC MOSFET.
• Supports Nvidia® GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards.
• 2 x native 12V-2×6 connectors.
• Dual-color 12V-2×6 cable.
• 80 PLUS Titanium certified.
• Optimized the sound level.
• 100% all Server-grade 105C capacitor.
• Embossed Jacket Cables.
• Industrial level protection with OCP/ OTP/ OPP/ SCP/ OVP/ UVP/ SIP/ NLO.