Introduction and Features
The new GQ series delivers good value without sacrificing performance.
Introduction
Earlier this year we reviewed the EVGA 750W GQ power supply and found it to be a worthy addition to EVGA’s already plentiful power supply lineup. Today we are taking a detailed look at another member of the GQ series, the 650W GQ. It’s always nice to be able to compare different models of the same series for consistency. The GQ series is aimed at price conscious consumers who want good value while still maintaining many of the performance features found in EVGA’s premium models. The GQ Series contains four models ranging from 650W up to 1000W: the EVGA 650 GQ, 750 GQ, 850 GQ and 1000 GQ.
All of the GQ series power supplies are 80 Plus Gold certified for high efficiency and feature modular cables, high-quality Japanese brand capacitors, and a quiet 135mm cooling fan with a fluid dynamic bearing. The GQ series power supplies are NVIDIA SLI and AMD Crossfire Ready and are backed by a 5-year warranty.
EVGA 650W GQ PSU Key Features:
• Fully modular cables to reduce clutter and improve airflow
• 80 PLUS Gold certified, with up to 90%/92% efficiency (115VAC/240VAC)
• 100% Japanese brand capacitors ensure long-term reliability
• Quiet 135mm Fluid Dynamic bearing fan for reliability and quiet operation
• ECO Intelligent Thermal Control allows silent, fan-less operation at low power
• NVIDIA SLI & AMD Crossfire Ready
• Ready for 4th Generation Intel Core Processors (C6/C7 Idle Mode)
• Compliant with ErP Lot 6 2013 Requirement
• Active Power Factor correction (0.99) with Universal AC input
• 5-Year warranty and EVGA Customer Support
EVGA was founded in 1999 with headquarters in Brea, California. They continue to specialize in producing NVIDIA based graphics adapters and Intel based motherboards and keep expanding their PC power supply product line, which currently includes thirty-eight models ranging from the high-end 1,600W SuperNOVA T2 to the budget minded EVGA 400W power supply.
(Courtesy of EVGA)
As you can see in the table above, EVGA currently offers six different variations of 650W power supplies. Let’s get started with the review and see how the 650 GQ compares to the 750 GQ.
I’m very new to this! My
I’m very new to this! My power supply died in my desktop computer. Someone recommended an EVGA 500B, but it would be great to have an 80-plus Gold so it would hopefully last longer. If I go with a G2 or GQ series in Gold, however, the dimensions of the unit will exceed the current PSU’s dimensions of 140(L) x 150(W) x 85. Most new PSU’s run 160-165(L)x150x85. Can I simply install an extra clip or some kind of brace further away from the built-in original clip to hold it snuggly in the space? Thank you!