I am reviewing the 500 watt model.
This is an ATX desktop supply that is 85mm (3.35”) tall x 150mm (5.91”) tall x 140mm (5.51”) deep. This compact model will fit almost all full, mid, & micro ATX cases. (This is NOT a laptop AC adapter.)
The connectors are well formed and well labeled.
Qty: / Type of connector / # of plugs @ approx length
Qty:1 24 Pin (20+4) ATX 19”
This 20+4 style connector will fit both ATX24 pin & ATX20 pin main boards.
Qty:1 EPS 8 Pin (4+4) 23”
This 4+4 style connector will fit both EPS4 pin & EPS8 pin main boards.
Qty:2 PCIE 8pin (6+2) 1@21” & 1@26”
These 6+2 connectors will fit both PCIE6 & PCIE8 video cards.
Qty:6 SATA 2@17” & 2@22” & 2@26”
Qty:3 Four-Pin Peripheral 1@17” & 1@22” & 1@27"
Qty:1 Floppy 31”
This supply is rated at the amperage below and comes with OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), and OTP (Over Temperature Protection).
500watts @ 40C / 3.3v 24A / 5V 20A / +12v 40A / +5vsb 3A / -12v .3A
This supply has a large fan that auto adjusts it's speed so it is quiet under light to moderate load. Under heavy load it can get a bit noisy but no worse then any other 80+ supply I've used. This supply has an on-off switch on the rear side.
My experience with this supply:
Power-up time and voltages were within spec when I tested them. I ran a 12 hour burn-in test when I installed it and the supply passed with no issues. (***Update 2016: I've had this power supply for over two years, I re-ran the 12 hour stress test and the supply passed again with no issues.***)
The big question:
Will this supply work in your computer? The list below should help answer this question.
Form factor: Is your mainboard and case ATX standard compatible?
ATX is the most common standard, but others exist such as like BTX or ITX, so be sure your mainboard and case ATX compatible. This information should be available on product spec sheets or contact your computer manufacturer.
Connectors: Are the connectors you need provided?
Take stock of your components and make sure this supply has a connector for every component. This supply has plenty of connectors so it's unlikely you'll need more then they provide.
Cable lengths: Are the cables above long enough?
If you are using a full size case be sure to check the cable lengths. For instance, if your supply is mounted on the top you may not be able to reach a bottom mounted SSD without a cable extension.
Watts: Can your system run on 500watts of power?
Use a free online power supply calculator to check the power requirements of your system. I prefer the OuterVision Power Supply Calculator but there are many others available. As a general rule you want at least %20 more watts then your system requires.
+12v Amps: Can your video card run on the Amps provided?
If you are using on-board (built into the motherboard) video then this does not apply. But if you have a discrete video card check the +12v rail requirement from the card manufacturer. As a general rule you want at least %20 more Amps then your card requires.
Proprietary system replacement:
If the replacement is for a proprietary system (store bought pre-assembled computer) then first confirm your supply is ATX standard and then replace it with one with equal or larger wattage and amperage. Check the sticker on the side of your current supply and make sure the wattage and each rail of this supply is equal or higher. If in doubt consult with your computer manufacturer.
2003 or earlier power supply replacement:
Modern ATX supplies do not provide a legacy -5v connection. If your computer was made in 2003 or earlier, and still has an ISA bus, it may need this legacy -5v connection. In short, if your current supply has a white wire on the ATX connector then this supply may not work for you. If in doubt consult with your computer manufacturer.
In all cases I strongly recommend testing any power supply before hooking it up to actual hardware. While defective supplies are rare, installing one could destroy any or all of your expensive components. I prefer the Coolmax LCD Power Supply Tester PS-228 (ASIN B002R06PGE) for this task but there are many good ATX power testers on the market.
Overall, it's an excellent supply given the low cost (about $40).
Then why four stars?
The first unit I received had a bad fan and was returned. I'm pretty sure this was a fluke because since then I have installed many more and had no problems with any of them. Every manufacturer makes the occasional lemon so don't let this deter you from buying this supply. In my experience EVGA stands behind their products and honors their warranty so there's no worries here.
I will buy another PSU from EVGA in the future and I do recommend them to friends.
I bought a refurbished Dell recently to use as a full-time network video recorder (NVR) for my cameras. Since this machine was going to be left on 24/7, I decided to change out the 5 year old OEM PSU rated at 265watts. I chose this one because I've trusted EVGA products for years. I just wanted to let everyone know it fit like a glove and even lined up properly with the existing mounting holes. The PC booted up fine and everything works great. I'll edit this review in a year to update everyone.
My almost 9 year old PC has been having some noisy fan issues for about one year now. First I replaced the CPU fan, the noise was still there. Did a thorough pressurized air dusting of the inside of the PC cabinet and all the fan blades, still had the periodic up and down whining of the fan.
Thought I had found the noise to be coming from the power supply so after much research I determined the EVGA brand to be the best replacement option.
I received this new power supply just a few weeks ago so I cannot give a long term feedback on how well it performs at this time but it seems like a very solid unit with wiring that seems to be heavy duty.
I had only ever replaced a power supply one time in the 30+ years I have owned a computer so once I got the old unit out of the case I laid it on the side of the case and proceeded to replace the connectors one at a time rather than trying to remember all of the connections from memory. Everything went smoothly but after starting the PC back up I could not get my DVD drive to work. Seems that the power cable from the old unit had pulled off when I moved it out of it's bracket. Hooked up the new power supply cable to it and all is well.
The unit is quiet and proving an extra 40W over my previous 460W unit but just as a note to anyone else with fan noise issues - replacing the power supply did not resolve my fan noise issues. Ultimately, after much more trying to narrow where the noise was coming from, I finally found it was a fan on the bottom of my graphics card. I had no idea there was a fan there and there was no indication in the original configuration of the PC. So now I have a partially rebuilt PC that should last me a few more years and this new power supply will help it get those extra years.
This one is a no brainer folks.
Let me explain. I'm a system builder with over 2500 builds under my belt, mostly gaming rigs. Over the years I've used every single name brand power supply on the market looking for that "sweet spot", the perfect combo of price to performance. The EVGA series of power supplies has only gotten better with time, and I find myself using all of their power supplies, almost exclusively.
This version is the lowest tier they sell, and the price may make you think "this has got to be a piece of garbage for that price!" And even I thought so....at first. Unlike Corsair and their hit and miss CX series, this series is rock solid and stable as all get out. Even after several YEARS of use, they still work great, no issues at all. The warranty proves that EVGA stands behind their lowest end product, and no other manufacturer seems to have as much faith in their lowest tier product...I wonder why? ;-)
Honestly, if you wan't a strong, well designed STABLE power supply for anything from a web surfer to a full on gaming rig, EVGA is the best on the market right now, no if's and's or but's. Save the cash and buy a better video card or more memory and know you got the power end covered.
This 500 Watt EVGA power supply is amazing for the price. I like that the cables are all fully sleeved with heat shrink ends that help keep things neat in a loaded case. And there are connectors for game cards, dual 12v motherboard connectors, 6 SATA, 3 Molex and more. The large fan runs very quiet and keeps my home server cool. With 6 3.5" hdd's and 3 case fans, its nice to know there is plenty of watts on hand. It also came with a power cord, and new mounting screws. My server is build in tower case, about 17 inches tall, and all the cables were long enough to reach where they go. And the 80+ rating means it is fairly efficient at converting 120V to the 12, 5 and 3V that PC's run on so its not wasting energy. Important in a server that is on 24/7. In fact, the HDD's are running 4 to 6 degrees Celsius cooler with this PSU than the Logisys it replaced. I attribute this to the fan moving more cubic feet of heat out of the box than the old PSU did, and not running as hot and radiating heat back into the case. It has great fit and finish, and is twice the weight of the PSU it replaced. I have replaced dozens of PSU's as part of my PC repair business, and this is the first that I was truly impressed with. I will buy EVGA power supplies again.
Feature Product
- 3 Year Warranty. For a LIMITED TIME, +2 extra years with registration. (Valid from 6/5/2018 - 12/31/2018)
- EVGA 500W - "Unbeatable Value". Operating Temperature is 0 degree to 40 degree Celsius
- 80 PLUS White certified, with 80% efficiency or higher under typical loads
- Heavy-duty protections, including OVP (Over Voltage Protection); UVP (Under Voltage Protection, OCP (Over Current Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), and SCP (Short Circuit Protection)
Description
When building on a budget, the EVGA 500W 80 PLUS is a great choice at a low cost. Supporting 40a on a single +12V rail provides more options without having to reduce your component requirements. Save space with the 500w's compact design, well-placed power switch and fully sleeved cables. The 500W offers the connections and protections needed for basic system builds. With a standard 3 year and Ultra quiet fan design the 500W will be a great asset for your next build on a budget.
So far so good ~ Here is the link to the exact item I am reviewing here ~ EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W Continuous Power, 3 Year Warranty Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR
I purchased this power supply as a replacement for the power supply that appears to have gone bad in my desktop computer. I contacted the EVGA customer service toll free number before making the purchase to make sure this would fit in our particular desktop computer. I found their toll free phone number on their website and I was very pleased that I did not have to wait on hold for a long time and an actual person answered who was very helpful and was here in America. He looked up my part number for my malfunctioning power supply and verified that this replacement power supply would indeed fit in my desktop computer. It was very nice to have that kind of great customer service before I even purchased this power supply.
My husband installed this new power supply in our computer and it works great. I love the fact that this comes with a three year warranty and I know that I can get the customer service people on the phone if I need to make a warranty claim. Each of the wire bundles for each connector that come with this power supply are all covered in a mesh material that makes it easier to place all the wires back in the desktop tower. I am very pleased with this purchase and I highly recommend this power supply to anyone who needs a new one in a desktop computer.
This was an excellent purchase.
Great pice, good Quality name brand w/good reviews from variouse PSU tech sites, and easy to install even thought I had built a custom PC from scratch many years ago (Dinasour-PC-XT) when we were still using the (truelynamed-FLOPPY-disks and DOS comands for files and navigation. Had pleanty of connectors for most common devices and even some variouse Molex ones like I was fammiliar with on old PC devices. Oh! and it's much quieter than the OEM-(minimum PSU) that came w/the PC from Dell. I'm using this PSU for a {Dell-Inspiron 620 Desktop which is supplying power for all devices from the Motherboard (PCIe express)Wireless Mouse,Keyboard,device charging via USBport, etc. Currently running: NVIDIA/Model-GeForce GT 610-(which I frequently use a 30ft. HMI video cable to it's output for watching movies on my bigscreen TV); Fresco Logic USB 3.0 adaptor card; Frequently used for 2-backup drives.
EVGA makes great products!
I used this in a budget build. (AMD Ryzen 1600x Overclocked, B350 MoBo, EVGA GTX 970 SSC, SSD, 3 fans)
Puts out enough power for mid-level gaming PC.
During full-load, prime95 (CPU) and Furmark (GPU) stress testing, this power supply held up and didn't drop voltage.
It's not modular, but it works just fine.
I'll always be a EVGA fan and will buy their products in the future.
It's not modular, but between you and me, once it's in your case and all wired-up, who cares if there is 2-3 unused cables lying in the case.
One big advantage is that this is one of very few low cost PSU that comes with two (2) PCI-E 6+2 pins required for high end GPU like GTX1070 or 1080.
Just built my first PC, woot! This PSU has been great, no issues at all. Comes with the essential connectors and plenty of sata/molex for additional storage,cooling, etc.
One caveat - for first time and novice builders, cable management is tough, and this non-modular unit is no exception. I have just a few sata power connections at the moment, and the extra connectors are tough to bunch down and tie up neatly. Same goes for other cables. I recommend installing the PSU and route cables accordingly before
throwing in your remaining components. Also, if you're trying to make your PC look pretty, this is not the PSU for you, ketchup and mustard cables are thinly braided.
Excellent entry-level unit overall!
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