Hiper Type-R and Core2 Duo

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23-11-2006, 01:03 PM
redsky009

Hiper Type-R and Core2 Duo

Just seen this on the Hiperpower website:

3.HIPER Type R 580W series originally does not support Intel Pentium
Extreme Edition CPU (dual core) as it requires EPS12V (i.e. an 8 pin
ATX +12V connector).

That kinda scuppers my plan for using the Type-R 530W modular in my new Core2 Duo build doesn't it? What other ~500W (pref modular) PSu would you recommend for Core2Duo and a XFX9750 XXX - PSU calculator says I need about 420W so I added 100 extra for upgrades.

Was hoping for mot too much over £60 - the Seasonic 500W seems like the best but £90 is a bit over what I wanted to spend. How do you check if a PSU has the right connector for a Core2 duo mobo (getting the ASUS p5B Deluxe)

Sorry if this has been covered but I couldn't find it in the search...
23-11-2006, 01:08 PM
Mossy

I would go for the Corsair 520w HX series modular stable and reliable. 5 Year Warranty too can't complain

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=446788
23-11-2006, 01:14 PM
redsky009

Thanks Paul, it does look good, would you recommend it over the Enermax: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=284213 ?

How quiet is the Corsair?
23-11-2006, 01:15 PM
kimandsally

I've been looking and reading for a couple of days and I'm going for the Corsair 620 in a real hi end major overclocked PC, that's how good I think the Corsair is.
23-11-2006, 01:17 PM
Steve B

hey man, ive got a hiper type-r, a c2d E65400, a 7800GTX, 4 HDD's, 1DVD and 3 120mm fans running off it, and its fine:)
23-11-2006, 01:20 PM
redsky009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve B

hey man, ive got a hiper type-r, a c2d E65400, a 7800GTX, 4 HDD's, 1DVD and 3 120mm fans running off it, and its fine:)

did you need the converter cable?
23-11-2006, 03:05 PM
redsky009

Cheers Steve: This converter I mean: EPS12V (i.e. an 8 pin ATX +12V connector)? Sure the Hiper has enough juice to run it all, just dont want to play with converters on the main power connetor...
23-11-2006, 03:43 PM
shaithis

Check my system to see just how much one of those PSUs can run....and I haven't used the 8 pin connector, just the 4 pin.
23-11-2006, 04:01 PM
Steve B

ditto ^^
23-11-2006, 04:13 PM
Mossy

The Corsair has some great reviews we have used this product and it is whisper quite as it discription mention. 520w or 620w products are available
23-11-2006, 04:21 PM
redsky009

The longer you wait trying to spec a system, the more you change everything! I've gone back and forwards on the GFX card, the ASUS P5W (the remote is a nifty idea but is i worth £20?) or the P5B mobo, CL4 or CL5 corsair RAM or OCZ... and now the PSU!

Sure I will be happy with whatever I get as they all seem like good parts. The reviews I have seen of the Corsair seem pretty good (ditto with the Hiper) - guess it will just be whatever is in stock when i sort out finances and order!

Cheers for your help guys.