EVGA

EVGA 100-BA-0500-K1 500W 80+ Bronze Power Supply

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500W80 PLUS Bronze

Reliable Power for Your SystemThe EVGA 500 BA power supply delivers stable and efficient power for your desktop computer. With 80+ Bronze certification and comprehensive protection features, it ensures reliable performance and safety for your components. Wattage: 500W 80 PLUS Bronze cert...

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Overview

Reliable Power for Your System

The EVGA 500 BA power supply delivers stable and efficient power for your desktop computer. With 80+ Bronze certification and comprehensive protection features, it ensures reliable performance and safety for your components.

  • Wattage: 500W
  • 80 PLUS Bronze certified
  • Single 12V Rail
  • Active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
  • Protections: OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP
  • Auto Fan for quiet operation

Key Features

80 PLUS Bronze certified, with 85% efficiency or higher under typical loads

Single 12V. Rail with DC-DC Converter to improve 3.3V/5V stability

Active Power Factor Correction (PFC)

Heavy-duty protections, including 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)

Quiet and Intelligent Auto Fan for near-silent operation

Specifications

Wattage
500W
Efficiency Certification
80 PLUS Bronze
Efficiency Rate
85% or higher under typical loads
12V Rail Design
Single 12V Rail with DC-DC Converter
Power Factor Correction
Active PFC
Protection Features
OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP
Fan
Quiet and Intelligent Auto Fan

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Achieves 80 PLUS Bronze certification, ensuring at least 85% efficiency under typical loads for energy savings
  • Utilizes a Single 12V Rail with a DC-DC Converter to enhance the stability of 3.3V/5V outputs
  • Incorporates Active Power Factor Correction (PFC), contributing to a more stable and efficient power delivery
  • Equipped with heavy-duty protections (OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP) for enhanced component safety
  • Features a quiet and intelligent auto fan, designed for near-silent operation during typical use

👎 Cons

  • A 500W power supply might be insufficient for very high-end gaming rigs or multi-GPU setups
  • The 80 PLUS Bronze rating is good but not the highest efficiency available, such as Gold or Platinum
  • Specific cable configurations and modularity are not detailed, which could affect ease of installation and cable management
  • While quiet, the fan's noise level might still be noticeable under heavy load, though "near-silent" is subjective
  • The overall design and aesthetic details are not specified, focusing solely on technical performance

Frequently Asked Questions

The EVGA 500W power supply is 80 PLUS Bronze certified, indicating 85% efficiency or higher under typical loads.
Yes, it includes heavy-duty protections such as OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, and OTP to safeguard your components.
It features a Single 12V Rail with a DC-DC Converter designed to improve the stability of the 3.3V/5V outputs.
The EVGA 500W power supply is equipped with a quiet and intelligent auto fan, engineered for near-silent operation.
Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) is a feature in this power supply that helps improve its overall efficiency and stability.