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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 warranty and ultra quiet fan design the 500W will be a great asset for your next build on a budget.
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EVGA 500W Power Supply
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I bought one of these to replace a lower cost but moderate gaming system PSU (single card GPU) Cost was a factor in the replacement, but fairly good power output was also needed.
The EVGA is quite nicely made, glossy finish on the unit. It can cope well with high loads and with good energy efficiency. It's price is a little cheaper than the equivalent Corsair CX model, though quite comparable in most ways (build, cabling and output)
Pros: + Well priced for a budget 500w PSU + Fairly quiet at mid to low power outputs + 80 plus bronze good energy efficiency + Over/under voltage, temp protection (this is why it's a good idea to avod the super budget offerings) + 3 year warranty
Cons: - Cables not modular - Sleeving could be higher quality - Fan noise more audible at higher wattage output (500w and over)
There is a good selection of connectors, 2x PCIe should be enough for most and length is just fine for even a larger sized case. If you are very fussy with cables in your case you are probably better off with a modular design, but for mainstream users this is a good cost effective solution, and a very decent alternative to the Corsair CX power supplies.
The PSU has been in the PC now for a good few months with no issues at all. If you are a heavy gamer you might want more power for a dual card set up, but for most requirements/moderate gamers this is a really good affordable choice.
Will update the review should any issues arise.
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I am surprised how silent this thing is when idling. The price is frankly amazing and it comes with a very good warranty. I would recommend this to anyone building a mid range pc. EXCELLENT PRODUCT
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