Author: Andrew Schembri Date: May 19, 2008 Manufacturer: Hiper Provider: Hiper

Specs » Page 1: Hiper Type R MK. II 680 Watt Power Supply

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HIPER’s claim to fame was the Type R series of power supplies. According to HIPER the R stands for Racing. To many, the R is reminiscent of certain Japanese vehicles, and accordingly, the Type R was blinged out beyond all others. Keeping in the same line, the Type R MK II 680 Watt adds some features, but tones down the bling a little. Is this little piece of eye candy all show and no go? Read on as we examine in our review!


Features

HIPER lists the following features for the Type R MK II 680 Watt:

• 8 x USB port + 1 x portable device charger port
• Ultra-efficiency at ≈ 85%.
• New PCI-E 8 pin available.
• NVIDIA SLI™ - Ready Certified up to Dual GeForce 8800 GTS, GeForce 8800 GT, or Dual GeForce 7950 GX2.
• Extender ™
• 4 x independent 12V rails
• Mesh body construction allows immediate heat dissipation and extends the life of the unit.
• Complies with latest ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V v2.91 form factors.
• Fully compatible with AMD 64 bit and Intel LGA processors.
• Active PFC.
• Gold plated connectors for minimum power loss and optimal conductivity.
• PCI-E 6 pin, PCI-E 8 pin, SATA, Molex with EZ-Grip, floppy, P8 & P4 connectors .
• 20 dB(A) under normal load.
• Free travel PAK.

On the rear of the power supply is actually a powered 8 port USB hub. There is a USB cable that connects to the motherboard that extends from DC side of the power supply. The Type R MK II also has another USB port that that can only be used for power, such as for charging a cell phone or Bluetooth headset. This port can supply up to 1 Amp, which is .5 Amp more than a standard USB port, meaning your devices will charge more quickly. All of these USB ports pull their power from the power supply, so there is no worry of pulling too much power from the motherboard.

The 8 pin PCI-E power plug and Nvidia SLI certification ensures compatibility with the latest video cards.

HIPER has a very innovative idea in the exTender cables. Basically this creates a sort of hybrid modular, non-modular power supply. By attaching only the cables that are necessary for normal computer operation, and including splitter type cables for additional devices, HIPER allows for a tidy system, but also minimizes voltage loss because the main cables are soldered directly into the main board of the power supply.



HIPER states that the mesh body helps to dissipate heat from the power supply. While that may be true, heat from the power supply is expelled into the case, as well as out side of it. Power supplies play a vital role in many PC’s airflow schemes. Usually mounted at the top rear inside a computer case, the power supply must cool itself as well as expel heat from other components in the computer, such as the CPU, which is usually located immediately below it. However, it is worth mentioning that many enthusiasts, to whom this product is aimed, have cases that have other means of expelling heat from the case, such as top blow holes and rear exhaust fans.

The ATX12V 2.2 standard states that a PSU can be a maximum of 5.75”. This means that the slightly longer than 7” Type R MK II 680 Watt is in violation of this rule. This is something to keep in mind if you’re looking for a power supply in a cramped case.

You may or may not have seen the EZ-Grip connectors on other power supplies. Ever had a connector stuck in a CD-ROM so hard that it seemed it was impossible to remove? These new type of connectors eliminate that entirely. To remove the connector, one simply has to press the EZ-Grip and gently pull the connector outwards. It is such a nice feature that once you experience it, you won’t want to use a normal style connector again.

Finally, HIPER continued the tradition it started with the Type R power supplies by delivering the power supply and all its supporting contents in a travel box. It’s a pretty neat enclosure that allows you to store all of your important CD-ROMs and other odds and ends for the computer.

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