Introduction

We would like to thank EVGA for supplying the review sample.

The EVGA NEX1500 Classified unit only addresses a very restricted portion of users: the truly hardcore with resources for such a PSU and the suitable hardware to justify its purchase. EVGA has also decided to release two down-to-earth models with much lower capacities for the rest; they have a high efficiency and a fully modular design. EVGA has, strangely enough, included these new PSUs as a part of their SuperNOVA series. The gap between their middle NEX750G model, which we will evaluate today, and the monstrous NEX1500 is huge! They may release more models with higher capacities to close the gap, but we are pretty sure that such a release is highly dependent on the success of their NEX750G and NEX650G units.

The NEX750G is only a quarter as expensive as the NEX1500 unit, but it offers half of its capacity along with Gold efficiency, is equipped with eight PCIe connectors, and uses Japanese-brand capacitors for higher reliability. It can also deliver its full power continuously at up to 50°C, and EVGA has a lot of confidence in this platform by backing the NEX750G up with a five-year warranty. The specifications of this PSU do look amazing. This is one of the very few 750 W units - if not the only one - that comes with so many PCIe connectors, although half of them are only six-pin connectors. We are used to seeing really expensive high-end units and very expensive 750 W PSUs with six PCIe connectors; however, eight provide even more headroom to the enthusiast user. But enough talk. It is time to fire up the Chroma loaders and all the other equipment to get this review rolling.

Specifications

Efficiency still hasn't been certified by the 80 Plus organization at the time of this review, but EVGA states that it meets Gold efficiency requirements. Well, the good news is that you don't have to wait for the 80 Plus organization to certify it since we will give you a complete and detailed picture of its efficiency.

The PSU can, like the ATX spec recommends, operate with a full load at up to 50°C, and its protection feature list is complete; it also includes OTP. The fan is equipped with a ball-bearing to ensure prolonged trouble-free operations. They last significantly longer than sleeved-bearing fans.

The unit's dimensions are larger than normal and its length reaches 18 cm. Nevertheless, most chassis will accommodate it without a problem. Finally, the warranty is quite long at five years and the price is high enough to put the unit close to the high-end category.


There are four +12V rails in total with a not-so-high OCP - at least on papers. The power that all +12V rails can deliver together reaches the unit's maximum, overall power-output. Also, the minor rails are strong with 150 W maximum combined output, and the 5VSB rail has enough juice to provide for a PSU of this capacity/category.

Cables & Connectors, Power Distribution

EVGA equipped this PSU with eight PCIe connectors (half of them are 6 pin and the other half are 6+2 pin) and two EPS connectors, and all of them are available at the same time! That is a crazy number of connectors for a 750W PSU, and you had better not try feeding three or more high-end VGAs and other power-hungry components through this PSU at the same time because that would spell trouble. The number of the available SATA and peripheral connectors is high as well, but that number is surely not as impressive.
All cables feature a high-quality sleeving and are stealth, meaning that all of their wires are black. Cable length is generally adequate, but the distance amongst the peripheral connectors is small and should be close to 15 cm. Finally, all connectors use wires of 18AWG size, which is, in most cases, the minimum allowed by the ATX specification.


Given the few rails and the high number of connectors that this PSU is equipped with, power distribution is optimal because its EPS connectors don't mix up with its PCIe connectors.

Packaging

The box is huge and features a plain but appealing design. On the front, the model number is highlighted in a big font, while the series name is given in a much smaller font. We find the small 80 Plus Gold badge on the bottom, although the unit still hasn't been certified by Ecova. A handle on top makes its transportation much easier.


On this side, EVGA lists the reasons according to which they are the #1. Talk about modesty here!


We find lots of useful information about the product on the back of the box. In this case, EVGA provides a brief features description along with a list of all included cables/connectors. EVGA also includes a photo of the unit's internals, something experienced users appreciate because it gives them a peek at the internals which easily reveals a PSU's quality. Finally, the power specifications table can also be found on this side of the box.