EVGA BQ 500w

Tyler B

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I am currently in the process of picking parts for a budget gaming PC. I am having trouble deciding on a PSU. I want something in expensive but good decent quality. I am currently looking at the EVGA 430w W1 and the EVGA BQ 500w. I want the EVGA BQ because it is semi modular and I am building in a small case. Is the BQ a decent PSU or should I stick with the W1?

These are the parts I am getting.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fbBJBP

Obviously I am not running anything too crazy but I just wanted to double check to make sure that the BQ is a good PSU for the parts I am using.
 
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Also includes an optical drive for OS installation and ease of access in the future, always good to have one imo.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($70.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($46.90 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($198.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ Amazon)...

Tyler B

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Okay, thank you. I would prefer to keep the case because of space concerns and its the only one I could find in that size that I like. Also, if you can, keep it as close to $800 or lower as possible. Thanks again!
 
Also includes an optical drive for OS installation and ease of access in the future, always good to have one imo.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($70.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($46.90 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($198.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.51 @ Amazon)
Total: $732.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-31 21:05 EST-0500
 
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