Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 V3 — ATX 3.1, 80 PLUS Gold, non-modular
650W ATX 3.180 PLUS Gold4x PCIe 6+25-year warranty
The Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 V3 (non-modular) is an ATX 3.1 desktop PC power supply with 80 PLUS Gold efficiency — 90% or more at typical load — and four PCIe 6+2 connectors, designed for gaming and workstation builds that want Gold efficiency at a sensible price.
Gold efficiency means less wasted heat than Bronze units, which lets the 120mm fan run slower and quieter for the same output. The non-modular design keeps cost down and suits builders who route all cables anyway; the EPS cables are braided. Four PCIe 6+2 connectors cover graphics cards with up to three or four 8-pin inputs, and the unit carries full UVP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP and OCP protection with a 5-year warranty.
Before you order: The 650W model has no 12V-2x6 (12VHPWR) connector — Cooler Master fits that only to the 750W and 850W versions. All cables are fixed (non-modular), so plan space in the case for unused leads.
What's in the Box
- Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 V3 power supply (non-modular)
- Box contents beyond the unit are not detailed by Cooler Master — ask us if you need the AC cord type confirmed
What It Means in Practice
- Four PCIe 6+2 connectors give flexibility for cards needing two or three 8-pin inputs within the 650W budget.
- 80 PLUS Gold reduces heat and running cost on PCs that run many hours a day.
- Wide 100–240V input with active PFC works on any mains standard.
- Six SATA connectors cover multiple SSDs and HDDs in a workstation.
What Will Not Work
- No 12V-2x6 / 12VHPWR connector on the 650W version.
- Non-modular — unused cables cannot be removed.
- Not an SFX unit — requires an ATX PSU bay.
- 650W is not enough for high-end graphics cards that recommend 750W or more.
Key Features
80 PLUS Gold
90% or higher efficiency at typical load.
ATX 3.1
Current ATX standard with active PFC and 100–240V input.
Plenty of connectors
4x PCIe 6+2, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x SATA, 3x peripheral.
Protected and quiet
UVP/OVP/OPP/OTP/SCP/OCP and a 120mm HDB fan.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
MPE-6502-ACAAG-3BEU |
| EAN / GTIN |
4719512157435 |
| Brand |
Cooler Master |
| Model |
MWE Gold 650 V3 (ATX 3.1, non-modular) |
| Electrical |
| Rated output |
650W |
| Standard |
ATX 12V v3.1 |
| Efficiency |
80 PLUS Gold, ≥ 90% at typical load |
| Input |
100–240V AC, 10–5A, 50–60Hz, active PFC |
| Hold-up time |
≥ 16 ms |
| Power Good signal |
100–150 ms |
| Connectors |
| ATX 24-pin |
1x |
| EPS 4+4 pin |
2x (braided) |
| PCIe 6+2 pin |
4x |
| SATA |
6x |
| Peripheral 4-pin |
3x |
| 12V-2x6 (12VHPWR) |
None on 650W |
| Modularity |
Non-modular |
| Physical |
| Fan |
120 mm HDB, 2400 RPM |
| Dimensions |
140 x 150 x 86 mm |
| Colour |
Black |
| Operating temperature |
0–40°C |
| MTBF |
> 100,000 hours at 25°C |
| Protection & compliance |
| Protections |
UVP · OVP · OPP · OTP · SCP · OCP |
| Compliance |
ErP Lot 3 · cTUVus · TUV · CE · UKCA · RoHS 2.0 |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
5 years per Cooler Master — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support RTX cards with a 12V-2x6 socket?
Not natively — the 650W model has PCIe 6+2 connectors only. For a 12V-2x6 card choose the 750W or 850W version or another PSU with a native cable.
Is it modular?
No, this V3 model is non-modular; all cables are fixed.
Gold vs Bronze — does it matter?
Gold wastes less power as heat, which means a cooler, quieter PSU and lower electricity use over years of operation.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The MWE Gold 650 V3 brings Gold efficiency and generous connectors to a mainstream budget, ideal for gaming PCs and workstations with 8-pin graphics cards. If you want cleaner cable management or a 12V-2x6 card, step up to a modular or higher-wattage model from our
PC power supplies.
✓ Buy it if you want an efficient 650W Gold PSU with four 8-pin GPU connectors at a sensible price.
✕ Skip it if you need modular cables or a native 12V-2x6 connector.
→ Also consider the Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V3 for a native 12V-2x6 cable and more headroom.
Not sure 650W fits your build? Send us your CPU and graphics card models and we will check before you order.