CONCLUSION

    The MEG line has always carried the flagship models of MSI’s entire lineup and the Ai1600T PCIE5 power supply unit is no exception. Not only does it output a total of 1600W which should be enough to power pretty much anything in the PC hardware market available today, it does so with rock solid rail stability, great electrical efficiency, and low noise levels. MSI even takes things a step further by adding adjustable ARGB lighting on its side, something we don’t see a lot (although to be honest, I’d had liked a side OLED screen a lot more). Build quality is all but excellent with server grade parts, state of the art technologies and 100% Japanese capacitors. The USB-C connectivity may not be needed really to use the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5, but it does allow you to control the RGB LEDs, speed of the 135mm fan and monitor the status of the unit so it’s a good addition. Length might be the only downside of this model (which is why I think MSI should also release an 1KW variant) as with other high-wattage ones, so be certain to check that prior to making the purchase.

    Currently the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 power supply unit by MSI retails for USD679.35 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 632.75Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) thus landing it right in the middle of similar output units. At the end of the day there’s no denying that the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 is among the top power supply units in the market today. Yes, I do think that a small OLED screen like the one used in competing products would make it even more appealing to enthusiasts all over the world (that would probably however up its price) but once again I guess we just can’t have it all. Performance, quality, looks and even noise levels, the MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 delivers on everything and that’s why it gets the Platinum Award.

PROS

- Excellent Build Quality
- Rock Solid Rail Stability
- 1600W Output (3840W Peak)
- 80 PLUS Titanium Certified
- Electrical Protections (OCP/OVP/SSP/OPP/UVP/OTP/NLO/SIP)
- Low Noise Levels
- Interleaved Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs
- Two 12v-2x6 Connectors (2x600W)
- ARGB Lighting
- MSI Center
- Zero Fan Mode
- Powerful Single Rail (133.3A)
- 12 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Length (Case Compatibility)