Since I had the computer half taken apart to replace the chassis fan, I decided to do a PSU upgrade as well. This gives me the capability to replace my GTX 1070 with a more beefy video card when I'm ready. The EVGA 750 PSU is well packed and comes with plenty of cables and even a test connector so you can power it up without having it connected to a motherboard. This is handy for verifying it is functioning and for possibly working on water cooled equipment when you don't want your CPU/GPU running.
For the 8920 specifically, I have just a couple of minor issues:
1. I have 2 SSDs mounted in a 2.5" rack and they are stacked tightly. I was barely able to get the SATA cables connected to both drives and I wasn't comfortable with the lateral pressure on the power connectors. I solved this by reusing an old Y-Sata connector where the wires attach to the back of the connector and not at a 90 degree angle at the side.
2. The DVD drive uses a 6-pin slimline SATA power connector and this PSU does not have that connector. I found a SATA to slimline connector for $2.25 on amazon, so that will address this problem.
3. Cable lengths are very generous and a bit too long for the compactness of the 8920. However, the spare cable easily packs in the PSU bay and remains out of the way. Anyone using this PSU on a mid tower should have plenty of cable to get to their components.
All said and done, installation was relatively easy, aside from having to remove and then reseat the impeller style CPU fan and heatsink. This was necessary to get access to the 4-pin ATX board connector. I had to remove this anyway for the chassis fan replacement I was performing at the same time. The PSU fan is virtually silent and can be turned to eco mode so it will only spin when needed. Now in idle mode, the only fan I hear is the impeller fan. I am quite happy with the quality of this PSU and look forward to many years of use.
| Brand | EVGA |
|---|---|
| Series | SuperNOVA G5 |
| Item model number | 1000 G5 |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.9 x 5.9 x 3.4 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.9 x 5.9 x 3.4 inches |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Manufacturer | EVGA |
| ASIN | B07WMTD41Z |
| Date First Available | August 22, 2019 |
