MSI
MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Non-Modular ATX Power Supply
In stock
SKU MAG A650BN
R 999,00
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Courier delivery R180 (free on orders of R2 500 or more): 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R210 (R150 on orders of R2 500 or more).
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
Identical cabling to the 550W model for fifty rand more, so the entire difference you are buying is 100W of headroom.
Quick Specs
- 650W continuous output
- 80 PLUS Bronze certified, up to 85% efficiency
- Non-modular fixed cabling
- Active PFC, 100 to 240 VAC input
- 120 mm sleeve bearing fan
The Middle Rung, and Why It Is the Common Pick
The A650BN has exactly the same connector list as the A550BN: one CPU lead, two 6+2-pin PCIe, five SATA. What it adds is 100W of margin. That matters for a build with a 60-class GPU that you intend to upgrade later, or a 70-class card at the lower end of its power band, or a system with four or five drives and a full complement of case fans. It also means the supply runs further from its limit at peak, which keeps the fan slower and the capacitors cooler. For most South African mid-range builds this is the rung that makes sense.
Input Range and Local Conditions
The unit takes 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz with active power factor correction, so it handles the 230V 50 Hz local supply without a selector switch and copes with the voltage sag that comes with a stressed grid. Behind that sits the same five-way protection set as the rest of the range. It is still non-modular, so plan for the unused SATA and Molex leads: a case with a PSU shroud swallows them, a small chassis without one does not. There is no 16-pin PCIe connector here, which is the line that separates it from the A750BN.
FEATURES:
- 100W more headroom than the A550BN on identical cabling
- Active PFC with full-range 100 to 240 VAC input
- 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency up to 85%
- 120 mm fan for quiet operation at mid-range loads
- Protection set covering OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP and SCP
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: MSI MAG A650BN
- Maximum Output: 650W
- Efficiency: 80 PLUS Bronze, up to 85%
- Modularity: Non-modular
- Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
- PFC: Active
- Connectors: 1x ATX 24-pin, 1x EPS 4+4-pin, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA 15-pin, 2x Peripheral 4-pin, 1x FDD 4-pin
- Fan: 120 mm, sleeve bearing
- Dimensions: 140 x 150 x 86 mm
- Protections: OCP / OVP / OPP / OTP / SCP
- Warranty: 5 Year
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- MSI MAG A650BN power supply with attached cabling
- AC power cord
- Mounting screws
- Documentation
Why MSI?
MSI prices its Bronze ladder so that stepping up a rung costs less than the headroom is worth, which is why the 650W model outsells the 550W. The MAG A650BN is covered by a 5 year warranty.
Key details
| Wattage | 650 W |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | 80 Plus Bronze |
| Modularity | Non-Modular |
| PSU form factor | ATX |
| Category | Power Supplies |
| Brand | MSI |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
Questions
Before you buy
Is this enough power for my build?
It is a 650W supply rated 80 Plus Bronze. Add up what your parts need - the graphics card is usually the biggest single draw, and every card we sell lists its recommended system wattage - then leave headroom above that figure. A supply running at roughly half its rating is quieter and lasts longer than one held near its limit.
Is it modular?
It is Non-Modular. Fully modular means every cable unplugs, so you only fit the ones you need; semi-modular keeps the motherboard and CPU cables attached and makes the rest optional; non-modular has them all permanently fixed. It is a tidiness and airflow question rather than a performance one. Never reuse cables from a different supply - the pinouts differ between brands.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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