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EVGA 500 W3 80+ White 500W Power Supply

★★★★★4.6 (534 reviews)
500W80 PLUS certified

Reliable Power for Your System Introducing the EVGA 500 W3 Power Supply, a dependable unit delivering stable and efficient power to your desktop. With 80+ White certification and comprehensive protection features, this power supply ensures the safety and longevity of your components. Specificat...

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Overview

Reliable Power for Your System

Introducing the EVGA 500 W3 Power Supply, a dependable unit delivering stable and efficient power to your desktop. With 80+ White certification and comprehensive protection features, this power supply ensures the safety and longevity of your components.

Specifications:

  • Wattage: 500W
  • Certification: 80 PLUS certified (80% efficiency under typical loads)
  • Fan: Quiet and Intelligent Auto Fan
  • Protection: OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP
  • Power Correction: Active Power Factor Correction

Key Features

80 PLUS certified, with 80% (115VAC) / 80% (220VAC~240VAC) efficiency or higher under typical loads

Quiet and Intelligent Auto Fan for near-silent operation

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)

Active Power Factor Correction

3 Year Warranty

Specifications

Wattage
500W
Efficiency Certification
80 PLUS White
Efficiency Rating
80% or higher (115VAC) / 80% or higher (220VAC~240VAC)
Fan Type
Quiet and Intelligent Auto Fan
Protections
OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP
Power Factor Correction
Active
Warranty
3 Year

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Achieves 80 Plus White certification, ensuring 80% efficiency or higher under typical loads for energy savings.
  • Features a quiet and intelligent auto fan, designed to operate near-silently during various power demands.
  • Includes heavy-duty protections like OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, and OTP for enhanced system safety.
  • Incorporates Active Power Factor Correction, contributing to more stable and efficient power delivery.
  • Backed by a 3-year warranty, providing a solid period of coverage for peace of mind.

👎 Cons

  • The 80 Plus White certification, while good, is not as energy efficient as higher-tier certifications like Bronze, Gold, or Platinum.
  • While the fan is intelligent, specific noise level measurements in decibels are not provided for precise comparison.
  • The power supply's modularity, or lack thereof, is not mentioned, which could impact cable management for some builds.
  • A 500W capacity is suitable for many builds but may be insufficient for high-end gaming PCs with multiple power-hungry components.
  • The specific types and number of connectors are not detailed, which could be a concern for compatibility with various components.

Frequently Asked Questions

The EVGA 500 W3 power supply is 80 PLUS certified, guaranteeing 80% or higher efficiency under typical loads for both 115VAC and 220VAC~240VAC systems.
Yes, it features a quiet and intelligent auto fan designed to provide near-silent operation, adjusting fan speed as needed to maintain optimal cooling.
This power supply comes with heavy-duty protections including Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Under Voltage Protection (UVP), Over Current Protection (OCP), Over Power Protection (OPP), Short Circuit Protection (SCP), and Over Temperature Protection (OTP).
Yes, it incorporates Active Power Factor Correction, which helps in delivering more stable and efficient power to your system.
The EVGA 500 W3 80+ White 500W Power Supply is backed by a 3-year warranty.

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