Power supplyReleased ≈2022Entry level80+ Bronze power supply
MSI MAG A550BN 550W Bronze
MSI MAG A550BN 550W Bronze delivers 550W at 80+ Bronze efficiency. The power supply does not make the PC faster · it keeps everything else alive and stable, so quality matters more than the number on the box. This unit suits a build with a card up to about 340W.
$69est.Open comparison
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The year marked with ≈ is the generation's launch period rather than this exact model's launch date.
What is good about it
- 550W · enough for a build drawing up to roughly 413W with headroom for spikes
What to know before buying
- Bronze efficiency · works fine, but runs warmer and louder than a Gold unit
- Limited headroom · not for a card above roughly 250W
- A power supply is the one part never worth buying used blind · check age and model
Best for
a mid-range or compact build
Quiet rating 3/5.
PSU buying guide
How to choose a power supply
Estimate the CPU, GPU and system draw, then leave working headroom. Wattage must be paired with model quality, correct connectors and a suitable physical format.
Read the full buying guideSpecifications
- Released
- ≈2022
- Wattage
- 550W
- PCIe leads
- 2×8-pin
- Powers GPUs up to
- ~290W
- Quiet rating
- 3/5
- Efficiency
- 80+ Bronze
- Planning price
- ₪230
