The SuperNOVA 750 G5 achieves a fairly high overall performance score, which is however lower than its main competitors, the Corsair RM750x and the Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750W. Unfortunately, FSP, the manufacturer of the new EVGA G5 line, did not pay much attention to the fan speed profile, so the 750 G5 is noisy. In addition, its vampire power exceeds 0.25 W with a 230 V input, so it does not meet even the lowest Cybenetics efficiency standard (ETA-S).
Pros
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- Total power at 47 degrees Celsius
- Strict load regulation [19659004] Prolonged retention time
- Low input current
- Fully modular
Cons
- Noisy
- Poor transient response
- High vampire power
- Low efficiency with 2% load
- Not compatible with alternate sleep mode
- Small distance between connectors
Verdict
While EVGA 750 G5 is competent, it is lower than its predecessor, 750 G3 and competitors.
EVGA’s numbered G, P and T lines (G2, G3, P2 and T2) used exclusively the Super Flower Leadex platforms, which are among the best in today’s market. However, recent US tariffs. UU. They affected manufacturers with production lines in China, so EVGA had to turn to another OEM for the new G5 line, which will replace the G3 models. This is probably the best time to obtain a G3 power supply, even a G2 if you can find it before they disappear from the stores
The G5 line is based on an FSP platform, which uses an Active Clamp Reset Forward topology. Briefly, this is a budget platform capable of offering long waiting times even with small bulk caps and high levels of efficiency. Still, its performance cannot see half-bridge and full-bridge half-eye topologies equipped with LLC resonant converters.
Specifications
| Manufacturer (OEM) | FSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. DC output | 750W | |
| Efficiency | 80 PLUS Gold * | |
| Noise | LAMBDA-S + (35-40 dB [A]) * | |
| Modular [19659020] ✓ (Fully) | ||
| Intel C6 / C7 Power State Support | ✓ | |
| Operating temperature (continuous full load) | 0 – 50 ° C | |
| Surge protection | ✓ [19659031] Under Voltage Protection | ✓ |
| Overvoltage Protection | ✓ | |
| Overcurrent Protection (+ 12V) | ✓ | |
| Over Temperature Protection | ✓ | |
| Short Circuit Protection [19659020] ✓ | ||
| Surge protection | ✓ | |
| Protection against input current | ✓ | |
| Fan failure protection | ✗ | |
| Operation without load | ✓ | |
| Cooling | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing Ve ntilator (MGA13512HF-A25) | |
| Semi-passive operation | ✓ (Selectable) | |
| Dimensions ( W x H x D ) | 150 x 85 x 150 mm | |
| Weight [19659021] 1.63 kg (3.59 lb ) | ||
| Form factor | ATX12V v2.4, EPS 2.92 | |
| Warranty | 10 years |
* Not yet certified by Cybenetics. According to our measurements, the power supply falls into this category of noise. There is no efficiency classification (ETA), due to the high vampire power that takes it away from Cybenetics lists.
Power specifications
| Rail | 3.3V | 5V | 12V | 5VSB | -12V | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Power | Amps | 24 | 24 | 62.5 | 3 | 0.5 | |||
| Watts | 120 | 750 | 15 [19659077] 6 [19659088] Total Max. Power (W) | 750 | |||||
Cables and connectors
| Modular cables | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Cable count | Connector count (total) | Indicator [19659078] On cable capacitors | |||||
| ATX connector 20 + 4 pins (600 mm) | 1 | 1 | 18-22AWG | No | ||||
| 4 + 4 pins EPS12V (700 mm) | 2 | 2 | 18AWG | No | ||||
| 6 + 2 PCIe pins (700 mm) | 2 | 2 | 18AWG | No [19659021] 6+ 2-pin PCIe (700 mm + 150 mm) | 2 | 4 | 18AWG | No |
| SATA (550mm + 100mm + 100mm) | 3 | 9 [19659077] 18AWG | No | |||||
| 4-pin Molex (550 mm + 100 mm + 100 mm + 100 mm) | 1 | 4 | 18AWG | No | ||||
| FDD adapter (100 mm) | 1 | 1 [19659079] 22AWG | No | |||||
| AC power cord (1420 m m) – Coupler C13 | 1 | 1 | 18AWG | – | ||||
Many cables and connectors are provided with wi The 750 G3. It would be nice if the EPS and PCIe connectors used thicker gauges of 16 AWG, but this is not a super strong power supply, so we’ll let this go. However, what we cannot let go is the small distance between the peripheral connectors. With only 100 mm, you will probably have compatibility problems with larger chassis. That is why we recommend a space of at least 150 mm between the SATA and the 4-pin Molex connectors. Finally, the absence of caps on the cable is good news, since it creates a routing of cables and administration processes without problems.
Component Analysis
We recommend that you take a look at our PSU 101 article, which provides valuable information about PSUs and their operation, that allows you to better understand the components we are about to discuss
| General data | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (OEM) | FSP | |
| PCB type [19659143] Double-sided | ||
| Primary side | ||
| Transient filter | 4x Y bushings, 2x X bushings, 3x coils CM, 1x MOV | |
| Protection against breakthrough | Thermistor and relay NTC | |
| Bridge rectifier (s) | 1x HY GBJ2506P (600V, 25A @ 100 ° C) | |
| MOSFETS APFC | 2x ROHM R6020KNX (600V, 20A, 0.196Ohm) | |
| APFC Booster Diode | 1x ROHM SCS306AM (650 6A at 120 ° C) | |
| Retention Cap (s) | 1x Rubycon (450V, 390uF, 3,000h @ 105 ° C, MXG) | |
| Main switches | 1x Infineon IPA80R 310CE (800V, 10.6A @ 100 ° C, 0.31Ohm) | |
| Reset switch | 1x Infineon IPD80R1K4CE (800V, 2.3 At @ 100 ° C, 1.4Ohm) | |
| APFC / Switching controller | FSP 6600 IC | |
| Topology | Primary side: Forward active clamp restart Secondary side: Synchronous rectification and DC-DC converters |
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| Secondary side | ||
| + 12V MOSFETS | 4x Infineon IPP029N06N (60V, 100A @ 100 ° C, 2.9mOhm) | |
| DC-DC 5V converters and 3.3V | : 4x Infineon BSC042N03LS (30V, 59A @ 100 ° C, 4.2mOhm) PWM controllers: ANPEC APW7159C |
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| Filtration capacitors | Electrolytic: 2x Nippon Chemi-Con (1-5,000 @ 105 ° C, KZE), 2x Rubycon (3-6,000 @ 105 ° C, YXG), 1x Rubycon (4-10,000 @ 105 ° C, YXF) Polymers: 15x United Chemi-Con |
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| IC Supervisor [19659139] Weltrend WT7527 (OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, PG) | ||
| Fan model | Protechnic Electric MGA13512HF-A25 (135 mm, 12V, 0.28A, Fluid dynamic bearing fan) | |
| Circuit 5VSB [19659138] Rectifi er | 1x CET CEF02N7G FET (700V, 1.3A @ 100 ° C, 6.75Ohm) | |
| PWM controller on hold | FSP 6601 IC | |
On the primary side, an ACRF topology (Active Clamp Reset Forward) is used with a single FET as the main switch, while another FET plays the role of the reset switch. On the secondary side, the +12 V rail uses a synchronous rectification scheme, and the smaller rails are generated through a pair of DC-DC converters. All heat sinks are small, and there is a strange bridge that connects the APFC and primary heat sinks, which is primarily for aesthetics rather than doing something important (for example, balancing the operating temperatures of those heat sinks). hot). Finally, the overall design is clear, so the air flow increases and, on the secondary side, there are not many electrolytic caps; on the contrary, FSP used many polymer caps to filter the ripple.
The transient filter has all the necessary parts. There is also protection against the input current through an NTC thermistor, which is compatible with a bypass relay.
Only 390uF are sufficient for the massive cover of a power supply that uses an ACRF topology, to offer a much longer duration than that required (17 ms) according to the ATX specification, waiting time.
The photos above show the main switching and resetting FET of the ACRF topology.
+12 V FETs are installed in a small heat sink. In addition, both VRMs are located on a small vertical plate.
The main PCB houses a small amount of electrolytic caps, along with several polymer. Many polymer caps are on the modular PCB.
This is the board that houses the supervisory IC along with a series of operational amplifiers (operational amplifiers), shown in the photos above.
Welding quality is good and the same goes for construction quality.
The fan is of good quality, but its speed profile is aggressive.
