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2020/12/08 07:15:40 (permalink)
Hey guys, I have an EVGA 850W GA power supply that i'm getting replaced by an RMA. I heard that EVGA only sends the PSU unit as a replacement, and tells the customer to keep all the PSU cables and accessories. Because of this, i'm curious if the replacement will be 10000% okay using the cables from my 850W GA PSU. I'm being switched to the GP 1000W PSU, will this PSU work fine with the original cables from the 850W? I know there is a compatibility chart with the cables but I wasn't able to find a direct match between these 2 PSUs. Here are the part #'s for the PSUs:
Current PSU Part Number: 220-GA-0850-X1

Replacement Part Number: 120-GP-1000-X1
 
Please let me know if it is guaranteed safe to use the old PSUs cables on the replacement.
 
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    Re: EVGA PSU Cable Compatibility 2020/12/08 07:21:30 (permalink)
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    Hey guys, I have an EVGA 850W GA power supply that i'm getting replaced by an RMA. I heard that EVGA only sends the PSU unit as a replacement, and tells the customer to keep all the PSU cables and accessories. Because of this, i'm curious if the replacement will be 10000% okay using the cables from my 850W GA PSU. I'm being switched to the GP 1000W PSU, will this PSU work fine with the original cables from the 850W? I know there is a compatibility chart with the cables but I wasn't able to find a direct match between these 2 PSUs. Here are the part #'s for the PSUs:
    Current PSU Part Number: 220-GA-0850-X1
     
    Replacement Part Number: 120-GP-1000-X1
     
    Please let me know if it is guaranteed safe to use the old PSUs cables on the replacement.
     
    Thanks


    I'm having my GA swapped out too.  I spoke to the rep on the phone yesterday and asked that same exact question.  He said that they wouldn't send out a PSU that wouldn't be compatible with the accessories (cables) you have on hand.  
     
    Out of curiosity, how do you know which unit you're getting?  They couldn't tell me.  They said it would most likely be an 850w - 1000w G+ but they said it depends on what they have in stock. 
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    Re: EVGA PSU Cable Compatibility 2020/12/08 07:23:28 (permalink)
    Right that's what the rep told me as well, but looking at that compatibility table it seems that 850W and under are different cables than over 850W so I just want to make sure. Hopefully EVGA will send me the cables that come with the replacement PSU...
     
    I'm getting the 1000W G+ unit, if you check your RMA it should list the part number of the replacement item.
    post edited by mcatani1 - 2020/12/08 07:26:25
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    Re: EVGA PSU Cable Compatibility 2020/12/08 07:57:17 (permalink)
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    Right that's what the rep told me as well, but looking at that compatibility table it seems that 850W and under are different cables than over 850W so I just want to make sure. Hopefully EVGA will send me the cables that come with the replacement PSU...
     
    I'm getting the 1000W G+ unit, if you check your RMA it should list the part number of the replacement item.


    If you look at buying individual cables, and check the compatibility tab, you'll see that the cables are compatible for both the 850w GA and the 1000w G+.  I wouldn't be too concerned.
     
    Source: https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=W001-00-000054 
     
    Thanks for the tip regarding the replacement item part number.  I'm still in pending, waiting for the replacement to be shipped.  I'm sure they'll add the part number once they have something ready.  
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    Re: EVGA PSU Cable Compatibility 2020/12/08 08:00:00 (permalink)
    Right it does say both are compatible, but how do I know if that specific cable you linked came with my 850W GA? Like I didnt buy the ones from the EVGA site, I'm just using the ones that came with my 850W GA.
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    Re: EVGA PSU Cable Compatibility 2020/12/08 08:11:53 (permalink)
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    Right it does say both are compatible, but how do I know if that specific cable you linked came with my 850W GA? Like I didnt buy the ones from the EVGA site, I'm just using the ones that came with my 850W GA.


    You would have to think how the cables would be pinned out.  In order for the cable I linked to be compatible with the GA and the G+ the pinout would have to be mapped the same.  I doubt that the cables that came with the GA would be mapped in a manner that would be different. 
     
    I tried looking for documentation on their website to see if I could find their pinouts but couldn't find any.  I'd say if you're really concerned about it to call support again and escalate. 
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    Re: EVGA PSU Cable Compatibility 2020/12/08 08:14:56 (permalink)
    Alrighty thanks
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    Re: EVGA PSU Cable Compatibility 2020/12/08 08:23:27 (permalink)
    Welcome to the EVGA Forums
     
    Some good answers above, I add
     
    If EVGA chooses to replace your PSU under RMA with a different "PSU type" - they would send the replacement with cables, if it was going to be an issue

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    Re: EVGA PSU Cable Compatibility 2020/12/08 08:24:24 (permalink)
    Ok great thank you!
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