PSU

cured · December 4th, 2007

ATX 600W PSU

CoolerMaster Real Power M520

P.S I need a new PSU, and i was wondering if this is a good offer/PSU

**Stormcrow** · December 4th, 2007

Cooler Master makes good cases, but shoddy PSUs. I'd avoid them where ever possible. For the same price, you can get a Hiper Type-R, which is a decent modular that can handle a variety of hardware easily. More expensive but better are the OCZ StealthXtreme and Corsair HX-620. The rest of that stuff is jacked up big time, any other sites you can buy from with better deals?

cured · December 5th, 2007

Well, not really in Victoria. I have a Australian part search engine which is good. The Antec Earthwatts is also a choice for around the same pricing. But i really would like something with sleaving to make it look tidy.

On other topic, where does a case fan connect to?

**Stormcrow** · December 5th, 2007

Then you'd want the Type-R. It's pretty good, has lower amps then I'd like to see for a 580-watt but works like a charm. Also modular, and all the cables are black mesh sleeved.
Case fan connects to either the 4-pin molex off the PSU, or the 3-pin header on your motherboard.

cured · December 5th, 2007

There's no Type-R's in Victoria, or surrounding states :S

I have read a review just now, and it looks very nice. Though, i'm currently running a 300W Enlight PSU. And wondering if i really need another 300W jump when my system is pretty old, and doesn't have much demanding hardware.

Thanks for all your help.

**Stormcrow** · December 5th, 2007

Oh hell, my bad. Thats a Type-M from Hiper, not a Type-R. The Type-M is the same thing as the Type-R just not modular. It's listed under Hiper Type-R in that site you linked, so I made the mistake. We have a review of it here: Hiper HPU-4M630 Power Supply
And it's actually are really good PSU considering the price on the others.
If you're just running the stuff in your sig, then anything around 420-500 watts would be plenty and allow room for expansion.

cured · December 5th, 2007

Yah, i was also thinking about expansion. I know.. they advertise type-R but it's Type-M :S

Centre Com Online

That's also a close store, but it doesn't have much selection.

EDIT: What does modular mean? Lol, sorry.

**Stormcrow** · December 5th, 2007

For the second link, the Earthwatts and Basiq selection from Antec looks like the best choices. Modular means that all the cables that dangle off the PSU can be unplugged or plugged in as you need them. Instead of having a big mess of connectors you don't use, you only add in the ones you need and can remove or add more as suits. Excellent for aesthetics and airflow.

cured · December 5th, 2007

Oh that would be great. Shame the Type-M isn't modular. :*(

**Stormcrow** · December 5th, 2007

Here's a modular from Corsair to get the idea.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk=Corsair%2bPS U
Quite a few companies make a modular PSU, run a search on google and you'll turn up a bunch of models you can look for in your area. Usually they're a bit higher in the wattage and more expensive then normal hardwired counterparts, and for around 500w or less they're rare to find if any.