Hiper HPU-4M580

[haydox]

I am building a new computer with a Q6600, 2GB DDR2 RAM (will upgrade to 4 when i can afford it!) and twin Radeon 3870 512MBs.

I am a little unsure of what wattage i need in a PSU as all the calculators i found online say different things (onw even said i needed over 1000!). In my New Build thread someone linked me to here (http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/buildyourown2.html) where the Hiper 580, 670 and 730 are listed. I was originally looking at a Hiper 680 (which i figure will work fine as its in between 2 certified ones) but i thought that if a 580 was certified i could get one of those as it will save about £30.

So i went on the hiper site and looked at the 580W, http://www.hipergroup.com/English/products/hpu-4m580.html, however here it says its only certified to X1900 / X1950, where as on the ati site it says its certified to 3870s! Which of these is more likely to be true?

And so which of the hipers overclockers has (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=123&subid=461) is my best choice for the system im building?

Thanks

Rich

 

[rgeist554]

For your system (with Crossfire) I'd recommend 650-750W, especially if you're going to over clock. 580W sounds like you maybe be maxing the PSU out, which will shorten it's lifespan. Just give your self a little overhead as per the wattage I suggested above.

I feel that I should mention Hiper is one tier 4 of the PSU listings (Found here: http://www.tomswiki.com/page/Tiered+PSU+Listings?t=anon ) which generally means they aren't too great. So, if it's in your budget, you may want to consider a PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 or something along those lines.

 

[haydox]

Ah, thanks a lot, ill have a look now. If i cant find anything ill go with a 630 or 670 watt hiper as my brother has used one for about a year now and hes had no problems at all. But as you pointed out they are tier 4 ill check out what you suggested!

Update: The only PC Power i can afford is the 610W one, http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-002-PP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=928. Ill check out some of the other Tier 1 PSUs off that site, but im guessing all are expensive so i may go with a Tier 2.

Update2: The only PSUs i can afford from Tiers 1 and 2 are the one linked above, and this OCZ GameXStream, http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-018-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=148. As you can see for the same price as the 680W hiper i will get either a 610W or a 600W. If the Tier 1 and 2 PSUs really are that much better i guess ill just have to hope that they dont burn out too fast!

Als, on overclockers, all the Hiper PSUs that are rated are given 4.5-5 stars (the one that has a 3 star rating is just beacuse they dont like the fact that the mains plug is modular...idiots).

 

[rgeist554]

I'd almost prefer modular cables as long as the PSU is still reliable. It makes for a lot less clutter, better airflow, and that means... better temps.

 

[haydox]

680W Hiper it is then! More give on the wattage, modular and my brother has had a good experience with them!

Thanks a lot for your help!