EVGA added another PSU line, called BR, to its huge portfolio.
The BR models come in four flavors with 450W, 500W, 600W, and 700W capacities. All of them use a non-modular cable design and are 80 PLUS Bronze certified. Despite their low-end orientation, they still use DC-DC converters for the generation of the minor rails, while the provided warranty is three years long. Finally, the cooling fan measures 120mm across and it features a sleeve bearing. Apparently a higher quality fan (with a rifle of a fluid dynamic bearing) would significantly affect the price so a sleeve bearing is usually the only option in budget-oriented PSUs.
We don't have any information on the manufacturer (OEM) of this new BR line. We spotted the BR units on Newegg at the following prices:
- 700 BR $75
- 600 BR $65
- 500 BR $55
- 450 BR $50
| Series Name | BR Series |
|---|---|
| Model Numbers | 700 BR: 100-BR-0700 600 BR: 100-BR-0600 500 BR: 100-BR-0500 450 BR: 100-BR-0450 |
| OEM | - |
| Max. DC Output | 450-700W |
| PFC | Active PFC |
| Efficiency | 80 Plus Bronze |
| Noise | - |
| Modular | No |
| Intel C6/C7 Power State Support | ✓ |
| +12V Max Power (W) | 700 BR: 699.6 600 BR: 600 500 BR: 500 450 BR: 450 |
| Combined +3.3, +5V (W) | 700 BR: 150 600 BR: 130 500 BR, 450 BR: 120 |
| 5VSB Max Power (W) | 15 |
| Operating temperature | 0°C ~ 30°C |
| Protections | Over Current Protection Short Circuit Protection Over Temperature Protection Over Power Protection Over Voltage Protection Under Voltage Protection |
| Cooling | 120mm Fan (Sleeve Bearing) |
| Semi-passive operation | ✗ |
| Number of EPS Connectors | 1x EPS: (600mm) |
| Number of PCIe Connectors | 700 BR: 4x 8pin (6+2) 600 BR: 2x 8pin (6+2) 500 BR: 2x 8pin (6+2) 450 BR: 2x 8pin (6+2) |
| Number of SATA Connectors | 700 BR: 9x 600 BR: 6x 500 BR: 6x 450 BR: 6x |
| Number of PATA Connectors | 3x |
| Dimensions | 150mm (W) x 85mm (H) x 140mm (D) |
| Compliance | ATX12V v2.4, EPS12V 2.92 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| MSRP | 700 BR: $75 600 BR: $65 500 BR: $55 450 BR: $50 |
