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.