Enermax liberty 620w + sli -dr expert

[raynegr]

getting to the point , i m looking to buy that psu for sli-dr expert mobo , i think it has the 8 pin 12v power connector , what do you think?

 

 

edit : also thinking for Hiper Type-R 580w

[red930]

Recommended Power Supplies

 

You can find your answers there.

[raynegr]

Recommended Power Supplies

 

You can find your answers there.

 

yeah but cos my budget is low was looking for answer between those 2 , couldnt find any quote about them in that thread

[yfital]

if im not mistaken, the enermax is stated in the first paragraph (the red one.)

as for the tagen

These are the Modular PS's: (Modular for those seeking style over performance.)

 

NOT recommended for high-end setups (ie: dual core cpu + SLI/Crossfire), but still recommended for most low-end/mid-level setups:

 

Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 500W

From $63: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...0W&sa=N&tab=wf

 

OCZ ModStream 520W Power Supply

From $89: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...W+&btnG=Search

 

Antec NeoPower 480 watt

From $96: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...t+&btnG=Search

 

Hiper Modular Type-R 580W Power Supply (Good for moderate SLI)

From $96: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...y+&btnG=Search

 

PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 510 SLI (Modular from Performance-PC's) (Good for all but the most demanding SLI & Cross Fire)

From $279: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...79e557c87df484

 

NOT recommended for high-end setups (ie: dual core cpu + SLI/Crossfire), but still recommended for most low-end/mid-level setups:

 

XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W

$49: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189005

they are both in the thread. please read.

[raynegr]

if im not mistaken, the enermax is stated in the first paragraph (the red one.)

as for the tagen

These are the Modular PS's: (Modular for those seeking style over performance.)

 

NOT recommended for high-end setups (ie: dual core cpu + SLI/Crossfire), but still recommended for most low-end/mid-level setups:

 

Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 500W

From $63: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?so...0W&sa=N&tab=wf

 

OCZ ModStream 520W Power Supply

From $89: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...W+&btnG=Search

 

Antec NeoPower 480 watt

From $96: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...t+&btnG=Search

 

Hiper Modular Type-R 580W Power Supply (Good for moderate SLI)

From $96: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...y+&btnG=Search

 

PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 510 SLI (Modular from Performance-PC's) (Good for all but the most demanding SLI & Cross Fire)

From $279: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...79e557c87df484

 

NOT recommended for high-end setups (ie: dual core cpu + SLI/Crossfire), but still recommended for most low-end/mid-level setups:

 

XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W

$49: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189005

they are both in the thread. please read.

 

ty! yeah the liberty is on first page yes , just couldnt find hiper , its alot cheaper and my budget is limited kinda and definitely need it with 8 pin power supplier

[Kingfisher]

None of those have the 8 pin EPS 12v connector. I used the Hiper unit and it seemed to work ok with a 4-pin to 8 pin adapter. I emailed Hiper tech support and they informed me that by using an adapter you are playing with fire, literaly. here is their response:

 

Hello,

 

I recently purchased a DFI LanParty UT NF4 SLI Expert motherboard. It has a 24 pin power connector and a 12volt 8 pin EPS power connector. I own the Hiper Type-R power supply( HPU-4S580-MS V1). I am using a 4 pin to 8 pin EPS adapter and all seems to be working properly. I have read on your website that you do not recommend this adapter. Am I risking my hardware by using this powerr supply?

 

Thank you,

Anthony

 

Dear Anthony

 

There are Amp limitation on wires on the cable, exceeding might melt the wire. unless approved, we don't recommend using unqualified adaptors.

 

As you know 8 pin connector consists of 4 x 12v wire. while 4 pin connector only has 2 x 12v. so the 4 pin end is having double the current where it should operate at and therefore there is risk that current going through the 4 pin end will exceeed the wire limit and go melted. generally, a 18 gauge wire should stand for approximately 6.5A. if more than 6.5 you will feel warm on the wire.

 

Regards,

High Performance Group

http://www.hipergroup.com

 

Now Hiper does make a "qualified" adapter but it is not yet available in the US.

 

 

Dear Anthony

 

As we just released the Extender retail package:

http://www.hipergroup.com/English/products/accessory.html

 

Please keep eye on Newegg they will probably the 1st will carry them in US.

 

Thanks

 

Regards,

High Performance Group

http://www.hipergroup.com

 

I did not want to deal with that issue nor did I feel good about waiting for it to be available here in the US. Spending good money on DFI boards and other hardware only to risk it with a inferior power supply simply makes no sense. But hey, it's your PC not mine.

[raynegr]

but then how comes many owners of sli-dr expert use enermax libery 620 when it doesnt come with 8pin , should be gimped stability and oc , no?

[yfital]

i used an antec tp-480 for 8 months, it worked fine, 4 pin. so i dunno what to tell you, its really not recommanded. but it does work :

[raynegr]

k now i m back to confusion

[Kingfisher]

Why be confused? Simply choose a power supply with the EPS connector. Besides, the liberty you are looking at is just as expensive if not more than the OCZ 600w, OCZ 700w and both Fortron 600w and 700w.

 

I thought my Hiper unit was fine, maybe it would have been. I just am saying for me, I wasnt going to gamble that my hardware would not be affected.

 

According to DFI:

[Expert] p4 (4-pin, +12V) to EPS (8-pin, +12V) Adaptor: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=3204

THIS IS NOT DFI RECOMMENDED! Use for testing only!

 

and Hiper, they both do not recommend adapters. Heck, for the few months I have been here, Davidhammock200, Tasr, Lowboy and countless others have been saying till they are blue in the face to be wise in your power supply choice.

[yfital]

just do yourself a favor, take an ocz gamexstream 600. trust me, the hassel of a bad PSU, is much bigger.

what i said before, is that the board will run with 4pin, ofcourse it will, but its running something not in the way it was intended. if you wanna risk frying it for the extra bucks, have fun

[Kingfisher]

I don't mean to come across as pushy and a "know-it-all". I have been building PC's for ten years. In those ten years , I have come to this conclusion: If you want the best motherboard that will give you the most fun out of overclocking, DFI is the way to go.

 

That being said, to use the Expert board, you can't have an attitude that they are built and operate like the other manufacturers. You need to do your homework and familiarize yourself with them. More often than not you are going to find that your old parts you have used for a long time will not work with the Expert. Especially the powerr supply. The tech support here is outstanding, they know what they are talking about. I suggest following their advice.