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750 BQ 750W Bronze Modular Power Supply
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EVGA BQ Series Modular Power Supplies

The EVGA BQ series power suppliers offer semi-modular cabling and exceptionally quiet operation at a very reasonable price.

Introducing the next generation in value; the EVGA BQ Series. These power supplies take some of the best features from EVGA’s award winning power supply lineup, like a 140mm fan with near silent operation and modular cables to make one of the best values today in high performance power supplies.

Features

  1. Quiet and intelligent fan for near-silent operation
  2. Semi-modular design
  3. 85% efficiency, bronze rated
  4. Excellent value for money
  5. 5 year warranty *
  6. 3 year warranty †
  • *EVGA 650 BQ, EVGA 750 BQ, EVGA 850 BQ only
  • EVGA 500 BQ only

Ultra Quiet

Teflon Nano-Steel Bearing fan allows for near silent operation, even under the toughest loads.

Excellent Performance

85% efficiency or higher under typical loads and high quality Japanese brand capacitors ensure long-term reliability.

Modular

Modular design allows some cables to be removed from the power supply for ease of installation and removal. You can leave off unnecessary cables to reduce case clutter and maximise case airflow.

NVIDIA SLI Ready

Run multiple NVIDIA graphics cards for the ultimate gaming experience. The EVGA BQ gives you the power you need to drive these demanding systems and achieve the best overclocks.

80 Plus Bronze Rated Efficiency

80 Plus Bronze certification ensures your power supply isn’t wasting power and turning it into excess heat. Under typical loads these power supplies are 85% efficient or higher.

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SpecificationsEVGA 500 BQEVGA 650 BQEVGA 750 BQEVGA 850 BQ
+3.3V maximum output current20 A 24 A 24 A 24 A
+5V maximum output current20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A
+12V1 maximum output current41.6 A 54 A 62 A 70 A
+12V2 maximum output current41.6 A 54 A 62 A 70 A
Input Voltage100 - 240 VAC 100 - 240 VAC 100 - 240 VAC 100 - 240 VAC
AC Input4-8A 10A 10A 10A
Input Frequency Range50 - 60 Hz 50 - 60 Hz 50 - 60 Hz 50 - 60 Hz
Efficiency85% Typical 85% Typical 85% Typical 85% Typical
24 Pin ATX1x 1x 1x 1x
EPS (CPU)1x 80pin (4+4) 1x 80pin (4+4) 2x 8pin (4+4) 2x 8pin (4+4)
PCIE2x 8pin (6+2) 2x 8pin (6+2), 6pin 2x 8pin (6+2), 6pin 3x 8pin (6+2), 3x 6pin
SATA6x 7x 9x 9x
Four-Pin Peripheral3x 3x 5x 5x
Floppy1x 1x 1x 1x
Operating Temperature0° to 40°C 0° to 40°C 0° to 40°C 0° to 40°C
Japanese CapacitorsMain PCB Main PCB Main PCB Main PCB
ECO ModeNo No No No
MTBF100,000 Hours 100,000 Hours 100,000 Hours 100,000 Hours
Net Weight2.3kg 2.3kg 2.3kg 2.3kg
Dimension85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 140mm (L) 85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 165mm (L) 85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 165mm (L) 85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 165mm (L)
ApprovalsTUV, CE, FCC, cTUVus, BSMI, CCC, WEEE, RoHS, Compliance with ErP Lot 6 2013 Requirement TUV, CE, FCC, cTUVus, BSMI, CCC, WEEE, RoHS, Compliance with ErP Lot 6 2013 Requirement TUV, CE, FCC, cTUVus, BSMI, CCC, WEEE, RoHS, Compliance with ErP Lot 6 2013 Requirement TUV, CE, FCC, cTUVus, BSMI, CCC, WEEE, RoHS, Compliance with ErP Lot 6 2013 Requirement
Fan Size / Bearing140mm Teflon Nano-Steel Bearing 140mm Teflon Nano-Steel Bearing 140mm Teflon Nano-Steel Bearing 140mm Teflon Nano-Steel Bearing
Warranty36 months 60 months 60 months 60 months
EAN barcode4250812415608 4250812409768 4250812409874 4250812409829
SpecificationsEVGA 500 BQEVGA 650 BQEVGA 750 BQEVGA 850 BQ
+3.3V maximum output current20 A 24 A
+5V maximum output current20 A
+12V1 maximum output current41.6 A 54 A 62 A 70 A
+12V2 maximum output current41.6 A 54 A 62 A 70 A
Input Voltage100 - 240 VAC
AC Input4-8A 10A
Input Frequency Range50 - 60 Hz
Efficiency85% Typical
24 Pin ATX1x
EPS (CPU)1x 80pin (4+4) 2x 8pin (4+4)
PCIE2x 8pin (6+2) 2x 8pin (6+2), 6pin 3x 8pin (6+2), 3x 6pin
SATA6x 7x 9x
Four-Pin Peripheral3x 5x
Floppy1x
Operating Temperature0° to 40°C
Japanese CapacitorsMain PCB
ECO ModeNo
MTBF100,000 Hours
Net Weight2.3kg
Dimension85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 140mm (L) 85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 165mm (L)
ApprovalsTUV, CE, FCC, cTUVus, BSMI, CCC, WEEE, RoHS, Compliance with ErP Lot 6 2013 Requirement
Fan Size / Bearing140mm Teflon Nano-Steel Bearing
Warranty36 months 60 months
EAN barcode4250812415608 4250812409768 4250812409874 4250812409829

Product Resources

FAQ

  • Do high wattage power supplies cost more to run?

    No - the rated wattage of a power supply refers to the maximum amount of power it can deliver at full load, not how much power it uses. More powerful PSUs will consume around the same amount of power as lower powered power supplies in any given PC system, so your electricity bill will not be higher when using a more powerful power supply!

    The best way to reduce your electricity bill when using your PC is to use a more efficient power supply or make your PC consume less power by removing components which are not needed, such as extra drives and expansion cards, or by choosing a cooler-running processor or graphics card.

  • My brand new power supply doesn’t work! Am I doing something wrong?

    It’s possible that the power supply may be faulty, but here are some simple things to check. Firstly, a power supply will not work if you simply plug it in and flick the switch. The power supply will only turn on if you connect it to a working motherboard and associated items (processor, memory, video card, etc). It is actually the motherboard which tells the power supply when to switch on.

    Secondly (if applicable), check the voltage is set correctly to 115/230 volts depending on what country you are in. Thirdly, if possible it would be good to try the power supply in another PC to see if it works, or try another power supply in your PC to see if that works. You can then tell whether it is the power supply which is faulty or the actual PC itself. If all else fails, please contact us for further support, and/or return details.

  • Why should I buy a whole new PSU when I could just replace the noisy fan in my existing one?

    Virtually all the noise generated by a PC power supply originates from the cooling fan inside it, so simply replacing the fan with a quiet fan may seem an obvious way to go. However, if you are thinking about attempting this operation, please bear the following points in mind:

    • Your existing power supply will be designed to run with a specific amount of airflow in order to adequately cool the components inside and reducing the airflow may lead to overheating and damage to the power supply and/or PC.
    • All PC power supplies contain very high voltages and even with the power disconnected, the voltages stored in the capacitors can be easily enough to kill. It is not recommended to take the cover off any PC power supply for this reason unless you are absolutely confident of your own ability. Because of the grave dangers involved, all PC power supplies by law carry a warning label forbidding removal of the power supply case.
    • There will be no standard PC fan connector inside the power supply to use to connect a replacement fan, and it would probably have to be soldered directly into the PCB inside the power supply, or have a specialist power connector attached. This can be a tricky operation to say the least.

    Please consider the above points very carefully before proceeding with an operation to replace the fan in your existing power supply!

  • What is PFC (Power Factor Correction)?

    If you are interested in being “green” and saving the planet, you might like to read a short explanation of how our power supplies can save energy using Active PFC (Power Factor Correction), not to be confused with Power Conversion Efficiency which is also very good in most of our PSUs. “Power Factor” is a measure of how efficiently electrical power is consumed. Ideally, Power Factor would be 1 (or 100%) and known as unity.

    Unfortunately in the real world, Power Factor is reduced by highly inductive loads down to values of 0.7 (70%) or less. This induction is caused by equipment such as small electric motors, fans, fluorescent lighting ballasts and transformers such as those in PSUs. This is bad news for the electricity generating companies who can impose a surcharge on heavy users if they have a consistently low Power Factor, as more electricity has to be produced to make up the shortfall.

    Power Factor Correction (PFC) is used in some equipment to minimise the inductive component of the electrical current. This helps to reduce the losses in the electrical supply to that equipment. Power Factor Correction capacitors are normally used to reduce induction in an electrical load, which minimises wasted energy and hence improves the efficiency of a company and reduces electricity costs.

    It is not usually practical to reach unity, i.e. Power Factor 1, and it seems that most electricity supply companies accept consumers having a Power Factor as low as 0.94 (94%) without imposing a surcharge. Unfortunately most of the cheap (and not so cheerful) PSUs tend to have a Passive PF as low as 0.75 or 75% which in a large office can lead to a PF surcharge.

    However, the good news is that most of Quiet PC’s PSUs implement a system known as Active PFC which involves some clever electronics. This means that their power factor (PF) can be as high as 0.94 or 94% (at full load), while harmful harmonic frequencies are reduced to well below legal requirements. So by using our products, you can be happy in the knowledge that you are doing your bit to save the planet!

  • How do I know what size of wattage power supply I need?

    The best answer we can give to this question is to go ahead and take an intelligent “guesstimate”! There are no hard and fast rules about what size of power supply any given PC needs as a minimum. Our advice would be that if you are replacing an existing power supply, then consider a new one at least of the same wattage as the old one. In addition, if you wish to build in a “safety margin” to allow for reliable running and possible future upgrades, consider adding 100-200 watts to the rating of your existing unit.

    If you are building a new PC, most customers now buy a power supply rated in the region of 500-800 watts depending primarily on the performance level of their graphics card(s) and number of drives to be installed. But in any event if you are unsure about which power supply would be best for your PC then please do contact us by phone or email and we will be happy to give you a specific recommendation based on your budget.

  • My new PSU came with a 24-pin connector but my motherboard needs 20 pins! Do I need an adaptor cable?

    We receive many customer enquiries about this. In fact, most of the 24-pin compatible power supplies we sell come with special motherboard connectors which can be converted to 20-pins with no additional conversion cables. All you need to do is look carefully at the connector and you will see that the end four pins can be slid off, turning the connector into a 20-pin compatible one (see below) - easy when you know how!

    Image showing how to change a power supply’s 24-pin motherboard connector into a 20-pin connector by unclipping the end four-pin block
    Image showing how to change a power supply’s 24-pin motherboard connector into a 20-pin connector by unclipping the end four-pin block
  • What do the PSU safety protection abbreviations mean?

    There are many possible safety protections a PSU can have. Below is a list of what each abbreviation means. Please note, not all PSUs have all safety protections.

    More information on certification marks can be found here.

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