Before building my DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-DR system I had read
about how picky these motherboards were about the power supplies
they used and how they would either fail to post or have a
malady of other problems if the power supply was not up to snuff. Some people said they had gotten
their systems to operate using a power supply that had only a
20-pin power connector while others swore by the fact that a
24-pin connector was needed or you were doomed to failure.
Then the talk turned to how much current was an acceptable
amount on the 12-volt rail, once again some had said they had
gotten by on power supplies putting out as little as 18 amps
while the the majority claimed you needed a bare minimum of 24
amps.
So I installed what I thought was a pretty good power supply,
after all it was rated at 550 watts but it only had a 20-pin
power connector, guess what happened? You're right the
system would not even boot up. So I pulled that power
supply and installed the next one which happen to have a 24-pin
power connector but it was only rated at 350 watts. The
system booted fine but when I got to checking the voltages with
Motherboard Monitor every rail was drooping so bad I immediately
shut down and pulled it out. The final power supply I
install and the one I had confidence in had dual 12 volt lines one
with 18A the other with 15A, it also had a 24-pin power
connector and when I remember when I reviewed it was rock solid
on with all voltages. Upon starting the system everything went without a hitch and
checking the voltages showed it to be rock steady.
So what was in this system I was trying to operate? 4 -
120mm fan (3 to radiator one to exhaust), 1 - water pump,
X850XT, 2 - NEC DVD/RW, 2 - 2 - Hitachi 7K500 RAID 0, 2 GB
Crucial BallisticX. In other words it
had a bit of a load on the power supply. Yet my system by
today's standards is not that over the top, there are many more
out there that are far better than this and require more power
than mine and that is why a top quality power supply should be
one of the first things you purchase when designing a new
system.
Which brings us to the power supply we are reviewing today, the Hiper HPU-4M480
should be an interesting power supply to review since it
does have all of the qualifications that we would have wanted in
the unit we installed in our system. So lets get with it and
take a look and what it has to offer and what it looks like
inside.
About High Performance Group
High Performance Group
was founded with the passion of providing the computer users &
customers the best innovative products & services. The company's
untraditional approach from its patented design to its business
conducts gains itself partnership with many respectable firms
including AMD. Always committed to excellence, High Performance
Group strives to be the best in every aspect.
Hiper Business
Philosophy (V.I.P.)
Vigorous, Innovative, and Proactive
VIGOROUS
People are the core of any business. Our name "High Performance
Group" not only implies to its product, but also to its people.
Our company is filled with vigorous officers & staff; "whatever
it takes" is our spirit, our belief, as well as our habit.
INNOVATIVE
Hiper (trademarked) represents our corporate identity in the
ultimate form. This symbol represents true innovation. Hiper
product line is always imitated, but can never be duplicated.
Our entire ID, mechanical, electrical, electronics, visual
effect & web designer teams are truly elites in the industry
because their passion of embracing technology & changes is
noticeable with the first contact. It captures even the most
ordinary person's attention with details everyone appreciates.
PROACTIVE
High Performance Group means proactive way of business. Our
solid & honest policy in business put everyone at peace, and
then we police and enforce it. We make sure that our business
partners (you are included) are well protected. Many who joined
us has become us, and we are sure that you'll become one of us
once you join us.
Manufacturing
With our dedicated group of engineers
and experienced line technicians, we manufacture high
quality products for several large organizations,
enabling us to maintain quality and reduce costs at the
same time.
