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Did I buy the right power supply..?

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  • 07-04-2019 5:20pm
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    LeeMaher92
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭


    Im currently building a pc but I’m just wondering if I’ve bought the right power supply.

    I’ve been following a guide on YouTube pretty closely but after watching the video back I’ve noticed that he uses a different power supply to me

    He used the EVGA 600 BQ 80+ Bronze 600w Semi Modular FDB Fan Power Supply 110-BQ-0600-K1

    I’ve bought the EVGA 600 B1, 80+ BRONZE 600W, Power Supply 100-B1-0600-K3, Black

    Is there a difference in these two? Should I be worried? Have I bought the wrong thing and will I have to return it? Lol


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    https://www.custompcguide.net/evga-power-supply-units-comparison-all-series/#EVGA-B-PSU

    BQ is modular, an actual fan curve (B1 runs 100% at all times), a longer warranty (therefore probably better build quality), and 12A on CPU rail instead of 10A.

    If you can afford to send the B1 back for a BQ I'd do it.


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    LeeMaher92
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭LeeMaher92


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    https://www.custompcguide.net/evga-power-supply-units-comparison-all-series/#EVGA-B-PSU

    I’ve just checked and the BQ is currently unavailable on Amazon :(
    Will there be any compatibility issues or major problems if I stick with the B1 or is it something I should absolutely change before building?


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    It's compatible, just a worse PSU than the BQ (louder for one).
    Also you may be a bit more limited for CPU overclocking; and can never consider dual-GPU (not that dual-GPU matters anymore).


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    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    It's fine, still a good PSU, 100% compatible. 600 watts is loads of power for any single GPU system.
    10 AMPS on the CPU rail will be fine for overclocking the CPU, heat and limitations of the CPU will be a factor long before power draw with any standard cooling setup.


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    LeeMaher92
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭LeeMaher92


    Would I run into any major issues upgrading the power supply in a couple of months after its built or would changing power supplys be a bit of a pain?


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    tuxy
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    No problem at all, changing power supplies is very easy and should not require you to remove any other components.
    IMO the one you have is perfectly adequate so you probably won't feel the need to change it.


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    LeeMaher92
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭LeeMaher92


    Awesome, thanks for the help guys!


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    TerrorFirmer
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    That supply is fine. The other one is just a better supply with better features and build quality, but the one you bought is grand for a normal system.


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