Hiper PSUs

beaNN · 24 Sep 2007 at 12:14

Hi Guys,

I will be building a PC with some althon 64 bits in it. The PSU I was planning on using is a Hiper PSU, now reading about the problems with them randomly blowing up makes me wonder if I should buy a better PSU, thoughts?

Cheers

syke · 24 Sep 2007 at 12:16

Definately, if you can. Depending on budget that is, parts going in etc.

citizen__erased · 24 Sep 2007 at 14:17

I wouldn't let the scaremongerers put you off. Nothing wrong with Hiper PSU's. However, if you can spend a bit more then it might be worth going for an enermax or something instead.

Prophet · 24 Sep 2007 at 14:22

Personally I wouldnt buy another Hiper PSU. Well not after it died taking the whole upstairs power out!

Corsair range gets my vote.

semi-pro waster · 24 Sep 2007 at 14:43

The main problem with Hipers has been the modular 580w versions (Type-R), partly because they have been significantly the best sellers in the range any problems with them will be highlighted but also once a reputation has been gained or lost it can tend to stick.

What PSU do you have?

pastymuncher · 24 Sep 2007 at 16:45

I would definately buy a decent psu. It's not scaremongering with the Hiper's, it's a genuine problem. Just do a search for failed/exploding Hipers and you will see. Some of us are losing other components due to Hiper's blowing up. It's simply not worth the risk.

Amps · 24 Sep 2007 at 19:04

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17782844 I wouldnt (Again)

LoadsaMoney · 24 Sep 2007 at 20:28

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat= thats cheap enough.

WarBird · 24 Sep 2007 at 20:43

LoadsaMoney said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat= thats cheap enough.

when did the new corsair psu come in? lol

semi-pro waster · 24 Sep 2007 at 23:46

WarBird said:
when did the new corsair psu come in? lol

It has been there for a week or two at least now I think. It seems to have got pretty decent reviews as well.

Cyber-Mav · 24 Sep 2007 at 23:53

if you do want a hiper stay away from a 580w one. the other ones though, 530, 480w ones have not had complaints with.
and the 670w and higher ones i don;t know if anyone has bought one of those.

stickroad · 24 Sep 2007 at 23:58

Regardeless of their faults, how well built are they compared to the likes of Seasonic/Corsair, Enermax, Tagan etc PSUs?

Leporello · 25 Sep 2007 at 09:33

I had a Hiper 580R for just one day before it began to sound like a demented frog. Based on my own experience and that of many users of this PSU on these and other threads I believe that Hiper PSUs to be of inferior build quality.

My hunch is that Hiper's strongest feature is it's shiny finish.

beaNN · 25 Sep 2007 at 09:56

Hmm I can't fully remember if it's the 480W or the 580W! I will need to find out.