Hiper PSU for Crossfire?

Cyber-Mav · 17 Sep 2006 at 19:54

hi all, was wondering, would this psu be sufficient to run 2 x x1900xt's in crossfire: http://www.hipergroup.com/English/products/hpu-4m580.html

its a hiper type-m 580w unit, is rated at 12v@20a and second 12v@18a.

thanks all.

Day03 · 17 Sep 2006 at 19:57

from what i've read on a few forums the Hiper PSU are pretty bad so I would stay away from them.

Explicit · 17 Sep 2006 at 20:00

I don't know as I have never bought anything made by Hiper (sorry, I know that doesn't help you).

But, I would stick with tried & tested components to avoid disappointment

http://www.ati.com/technology/crossfire/buildyourown2.html

Personally, I like FSP.

Cyber-Mav · 17 Sep 2006 at 20:07

guess hiper is really not all that its made out to be. just a rich mans qtec?

http://www.h.e.x.u.s.net/content/item.php?item=1359&page=14
the above review is not too shabby on hiper.

paradigm · 17 Sep 2006 at 20:19

My hiper Type-R runs my 7800GTX SLI setup fine.

(that's with two DVD-RW's, 4x HDD's, 6x 80mm fans, and other gubbins)

Cyber-Mav · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:30

paradigm said:
My hiper Type-R runs my 7800GTX SLI setup fine.

(that's with two DVD-RW's, 4x HDD's, 6x 80mm fans, and other gubbins)

which type r are you using 480w, 5302, or the 580w? possibly one of the higher 670w ones?

and how much power do 2 7800gtx's suck compared to x1900xt's? i know x1900xt sucks up more power than a 7900gtx but i think 7800 series is more power hungry than the 7900 series. :confused:

Mp4 · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:31

Silverstone Zues 750W is serving my Crossfire rig very well cant moan

syke · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:32

Seasonic S12 600W or a Tagan 580W should run that machine smoothly IIRC?

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Cyber-Mav · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:44

ok, whats the cheapest psu that can do x1900xt crossfire without blowing up?

Cyber-Mav · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:52

looks like i have found what iv been looking for.
http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Power/PurePower/w0099/w0099.asp

from thermaltake, its quad sli certified and only costs £25 inc vat and delivery. for that price its the cheapest way to get some serious 12v power on the case.

Tom|Nbk · 18 Sep 2006 at 00:11

Cyber-Mav said:
looks like i have found what iv been looking for.
http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Power/PurePower/w0099/w0099.asp

from thermaltake, its quad sli certified and only costs £25 inc vat and delivery. for that price its the cheapest way to get some serious 12v power on the case.

wow 25 inc del etc seems fair enough, i have the hiper 580w and was actually going to upgrade to a OCZ GAMEXSTREAM so if i get this this should power another X1900XT just fine?

Cyber-Mav · 18 Sep 2006 at 01:52

Tom|Nbk said:
wow 25 inc del etc seems fair enough, i have the hiper 580w and was actually going to upgrade to a OCZ GAMEXSTREAM so if i get this this should power another X1900XT just fine?

i just checked on ati's website and this psu is also certified for x1900 crossfire. so looks like your set.

Raikiri · 18 Sep 2006 at 06:55

They work fine, very loud though. (The Tt not Hiper)

MuSsEr · 18 Sep 2006 at 06:59

my 580watt Hiper Type R runs my rig (in my sig) with SLI 7800's as well, it seems to run fine

thought people thought Hiper PSUs were good, thats why I bought one

getting rid of it soon though for my conroe and 7950gx2 rig

Explicit · 18 Sep 2006 at 13:00

Cyber-Mav said:
looks like i have found what iv been looking for.
http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Power/PurePower/w0099/w0099.asp

from thermaltake, its quad sli certified and only costs £25 inc vat and delivery. for that price its the cheapest way to get some serious 12v power on the case.

If you crossfire with that, I think you need to use it with another PSU? Taken ATI site: "In conjunction with a standard 450W or above Power Supply"

Demon[KcsF] · 18 Sep 2006 at 15:04

Yep, that PSU is designed just to run the 2 Gfx cards and you will also need a main PSU for the rest of your rig.

Sorry to burst your bubble

Bry.

Benny · 18 Sep 2006 at 17:18

I read a review in a well know customising PC magazine and they rated ALL of the well known PSU's. Some of the High end ones were over rated. A lot of them did not output the stated wattage. Also the certain voltage rails were just not delivering or remaining at a consistent level. Seasonics are supposed to be the daddies. They were regarded amongst the best. It is worth forking out for a good PSU in my opinion mate. Especially if it is going to be feeding an SLI/Crossfire set up. Like all components on a gaming sys you should aim for the best quality possible.

My two bits worth.

B