Is there a suitable SATA power cable for an EVGA 600 BQ PSU?
Is there a suitable SATA power cable for an EVGA 600 BQ PSU?
Someone can find a link to a 6-pin EVGA BQ 600 Watt cable for SATA power on AMAZON. There are options beyond just the G series, and it helps to know which cables are compatible with the BQ series. If you need guidance, there might be a chart available.
Consider checking this Ebay listing;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256097579416
and
https://www.ebay.com/itm/286325073285
if you have the unit with part numbers EVGA 110-BQ-0600-K1 600 BQ or EVGA 110-BQ-0500-K1 600 BQ. The cable/harness you need has the part number W001-00-000125. You might also make your own harness using the PSU pinout diagram, or reach out to EVGA to inquire about a custom cable kit for your unit. I tried buying a used PSU, but that wasn't a good idea.
Never purchase used PSU!
Avoid any discount on PSU as well.
Discard it or keep it for its weight.
The PSU is the sole part inside a PC that needs to be bought new and of excellent quality, since it supplies power to everything and is therefore the most critical component.
The EVGA BQ is a low-quality PSU, Tier C. Even if it were brand new, I wouldn’t use it for anything—let alone a used one.
For a PC with a dedicated GPU, a Tier A PSU is ideal. Examples include Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, and Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium.
PSU tier list:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...JW...1973454078
Tier A will suffice, while Tier A+ is preferred.
My two PCs are powered exclusively by Tier A+ PSUs. I own Seasonic PRIME 650 Titanium (Tier A+) and Seasonic PRIME Ultra 650 Titanium (Tier A+) units. Detailed specs and photos are available in my profile.
I was just using this PSU as a temporary solution until I can install a 1600 watt one. My 1200 watt model seems to have failed, but it still has a warranty. I plan to return it soon. I needed to get my computer back online after being out of commission for a month, and my budget is limited until next year, which is why I chose this unit. It appears to be functioning properly now. All the power-hungry parts have been removed temporarily. I’ll wait until I can get an Intel GPU before reconsidering the PSU again.
The Thermaltake GF3 1.2kW model is of high quality, a Tier A+ unit from 2023. The chances of it failing are minimal. My main concern lies with the main power grid problems—such as surges or blackouts—rather than the PSU itself breaking down. This is particularly relevant when you lack a proper UPS and draw more than 1000W from the wall.
For a short-term solution, you don’t need to connect any additional power cables beyond the 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS ports. Since your operating system runs on an M.2 drive powered by MoBo, I wouldn’t try to increase the load on the already poor PSU. As a new unit in 2018, the EVGA BQ is considered low quality. When used, it feels like a subpar product, posing fire risks and being only about seven years old despite the PSU having a three-year warranty.
It’s possible to make the PSU fail by causing it to overheat, releasing smoke, and damaging everything connected—potentially destroying your entire build. If that happens, you’d end up spending much more than you saved by skipping the PSU upgrade. To be honest, if you’re looking for a quick fix, it’s tempting but risky. Once the PSU fails, your new GPU could also be affected, possibly leading to further damage and costly repairs.
In my previous post, I mentioned planning to swap out the PSU when installing a new GPU. I'm certain the current one won't work with it.