EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 Power Supply Review

The EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 is tiny in dimensions but is powerful, offering top performance.

By Aris Mpitziopoulos
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EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7
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Performance Rating

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Overall performance is high. 

Noise Rating

The graph below depicts the cooling fan's average noise over the PSU's operating range, with an ambient temperature between 30 to 32 degrees Celsius (86 to 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit).

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With a larger PCB and fan, this platform could have a lower overall noise output. 

Efficiency Rating

The following graph shows the PSU's average efficiency throughout its operating range with an ambient temperature close to 30 degrees Celsius.

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The 1000 G7 is highly efficient and this is why is rated as Platinum in the Cybenetics scale. 

Power Factor Rating

The following graphs show the PSU's average power factor reading throughout its operating range with an ambient temperature close to 30 degrees Celsius and 115V/230V voltage input. 

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EVGA 1000 G7
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The APFC converter has decent performance.

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Aris Mpitziopoulos
Aris Mpitziopoulos
Contributing Editor

Aris Mpitziopoulos is a Contributing Editor at Tom's Hardware US, covering PSUs.

1 Comment Comment from the forums
  • Co BIY
    Another great review.

    Are there cost reductions in making a physically smaller power supply ?

    I hope we get to see a review of the Chieftronic Powerplay. It's putting up some interesting numbers.
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