Suitable PSU?

[R1CHY B]

I recently got a new Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 and Novatech 7900GS graphics card and once installed my old PSU blew up on me, it was around 2-3 years old and powered at 500 watts.

I'm now concerned that 550 watts isnt going to be enough to power these, would it be worth my while buying a 600 watt PSU? http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/spec ... psu600&P=4 (http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?nov-psu600&P=4)

Ta

[teknokid]

i wouldnt get that one. its worth spending atleast £45 on a good psu as it will last longer! i'd go for a hiper type-r 580w there great value!

[R1CHY B]

Ta very much, I think I'll do that, anything to avoid any more bangs :lol:

[teknokid]

generally the more you spend the higher the quality the longer it should last. and many people from the forum have purchased, and been very happy with the hiper psu's.

[R1CHY B]

That 580 watt one you mention, I presume that comes with the 24 pin connection and 12 v connection as well as the standard power connectors.

Just the specs on the page doesnt say much.

[JDowdall]

if you dont want to spend as much money you could go for a hiper type m 530w i have a slightly more powerful system with a x1950 pro and 6300 and it runs fine

[R1CHY B]

Cool, thats all I need to hear really. Just think I'll steer clear of the cheapo PSU's now I've learnt my lesson and try out this hyper PSU.

Cheers for the input guys.

[JDowdall]

no problem :P

[teknokid]

happy installation :p

[Nox]

Hiper - does what it sayts on the tin :D

They are probably the best value brand I would recommend. Good choice.

Nox

[David T]

I second Nox, I have a 350, a 480 and a 580 Hiper running my PC's :D

[illusionalSin]

Try and get one with 120mm fan in, keeps heat down. Spending more money will get you better quality and longer life

[JDowdall]

hiper 580 type r is good but if you want to save yourself a tenner a hiper type m 530 w will be fine

[teknokid]

iv got a 480w and and a 730w! strangely the 480 has a 12cm fan whereas the 730 only an 8. but it blows outside the case!

[Taxation]

my type R 580W has a 120mm intake inside the case, and a smaller fan exhausting the hot air out the back

[JDowdall]

so has the type m 530w :P :D

[teknokid]

well then myn is just odd!

[R1CHY B]

The 530 Hyper does the job just fine looks the nuts too with the mesh etc glad I came here for the personal recommendation now.

Cheers again :D

[teknokid]

another satisfied customer :D

[Taxation]

"but what does it all mean basil"
just a random statement :D

[teknokid]

which is related to this topic because?

[JDowdall]

he gave a random warning

[teknokid]

:S

[Taxation]

how is throwing a psu into a swimming pool relevant then :?: 8)

[teknokid]

well is ever so slightly is coz the topic is on psu's :p

[Nice'n'quite]

I need to replace an 'old' Aopen PSU. Its a second/standby PC, 1.5gh AMD, 1GB with 5 (small) HDD's, graphics, sound and wireless card The current PSU just can't cope, means unplugging USB bits on startup, so I am looking at something in the region of 500+ watts. I would like something reasonably quite and therefore guess a PSU with 1 120mm fan. Question is How can I be sure that the PSU's fan will also help with case cooling? There are a number of small 80mm case fans left over from overclocking which I also intend replacing but I don't want too many. If the PSU fan would cope with keeping the case cool would I need any case fans? Its a full tower case. I have read somewhere that in order to keep PSU's running quite the PSU's fan speed is regulated but only to keep the temperature of the PSU within specification which could be as high as 70C.
What's the Hiper line like?
Any help/suggestions appreciated.

[JDowdall]

that hiper type m 530w should do the job nicely

[teknokid]

yep :) i have to agree!

[JDowdall]

this is turning into a " for all your computer power supply needs just go for a hiper 5...0W type ..." :P :lol:

[teknokid]

lol. myns 730w :p

[JDowdall]

u have 2 b difficult dont u!

[teknokid]

i try my best :)

[Nox]

That new NorthQ 1kw has just had a great review...

hmmm - they used to be budget/Tier 4...

Nox

[Nice'n'quite]

Bit late getting back. Bearing in mind a major requirement is to keep things quite, the last 'review' on the Novatec product site of the Hiper puts me right off. My main PC has a QTechnology Ultra-Quiet ATX PSU 560W, 120mm dustproof fan which meets power and noise requirements. I was hoping to save a few pounds on the second PC but you can't win um all.

[Taxation]

well, basically everyone on this forum will give a thumbs up for a hiper psu
price vs quality, you cant get much better