XPG Core Reactor 650W vs EVGA 1000 GQ

The XPG Core Reactor 650W makes for a good, if unremarkable, PSU for people with a $100 budget.

The EVGA 1000 GQ, however, is merely mediocre at its $284 asking price, when compared to similarly priced products, and won't satisfy the needs of most people.

In either case, we suggest that you first take a look at some other options at the $100 and $230 price points before committing to one of these - it's likely that you'll be able to find some better alternatives.

If you're still interested in learning more about the XPG Core Reactor 650W and EVGA 1000 GQ, however, we wrote a summary of what we could find about them:

The XPG Core Reactor 650W was loved by reviewers at Tom's Hardware, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "Best Power Supplies 2023" roundup where it was named its "Best PSU: Up to 650 Watts", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

Taking a look at the EVGA 1000 GQ, we found that it hasn't managed to perform well enough to earn a spot in any PSU roundups done by sources that conduct their own, high-quality, hands-on testing. That alone makes it difficult to recommend.