Tuesday, May 10th 2016
FSP Announces 80PLUS Gold Certified Hydro X Power Supply Series
FSP, the performance power specialist, announces the release of its Hydro X Series 80PLUS Gold certified power supplies. These ATX PSUs use premium components and Japanese-made electrolytic capacitors made to exacting standards in order to provide users excellent cooling performance at high efficiency with minimum noise.
Both +3.3V and +5V modules use a custom DC-DC design with solid capacitors for efficiency, voltage stability, and high system compatibility. This design is also optimized for the latest power-saving 6th Generation Intel Skylake processors. A bespoke variable resistor (VR) design better controls the balance point of the +12V rail for tight regulation. Hydro X series PSUs ensure the output voltage is regulated within 1% under any load change. A thermometer monitors the internal temperature and automatically adjusts the speed of the 120mm double ball bearing fan to provide optimal cooling.
Eco-Minion Controller Reduces Standby Power Consumption
Computers spend most of their time sleeping. When a PC is in sleep or idle modes, most of its functions are powered by the +5Vsb rail. The Hydro X series includes an Eco-Minion Controller that enhances the overall performance of this rail. Generally, PSUs achieve 75% efficiency at a low-power standby load of about 1A - the Hydro X series can achieve around 82.5% efficiency for low standby power consumption.
Custom Soft Start Feature
The sudden rush of electrical current can hurt PSUs immediately after powering on. The Hydro X uses a custom power guard to curb the power surge when switching on, keeping the power supply safe and reliable.
Price and Availability
The Hydro X series will be available in May, 2016.
Both +3.3V and +5V modules use a custom DC-DC design with solid capacitors for efficiency, voltage stability, and high system compatibility. This design is also optimized for the latest power-saving 6th Generation Intel Skylake processors. A bespoke variable resistor (VR) design better controls the balance point of the +12V rail for tight regulation. Hydro X series PSUs ensure the output voltage is regulated within 1% under any load change. A thermometer monitors the internal temperature and automatically adjusts the speed of the 120mm double ball bearing fan to provide optimal cooling.
Computers spend most of their time sleeping. When a PC is in sleep or idle modes, most of its functions are powered by the +5Vsb rail. The Hydro X series includes an Eco-Minion Controller that enhances the overall performance of this rail. Generally, PSUs achieve 75% efficiency at a low-power standby load of about 1A - the Hydro X series can achieve around 82.5% efficiency for low standby power consumption.
Custom Soft Start Feature
The sudden rush of electrical current can hurt PSUs immediately after powering on. The Hydro X uses a custom power guard to curb the power surge when switching on, keeping the power supply safe and reliable.
Price and Availability
The Hydro X series will be available in May, 2016.
- HGX450 450W PSU $89.99 (EUR79.99)
- HGX550 550W PSU $99.99 (EUR89.99)
- HGX650 650W PSU $109.99 (EUR99.99)
6 Comments on FSP Announces 80PLUS Gold Certified Hydro X Power Supply Series
I was starring at pictures for couple of minutes, tried to find water cooling unit on it :D
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edit ... that one is and deserve the name "hydro" ... not that FSP ;)
Anyway, I have no idea how good this is but it better be a bit better than they usually are to justify that price. I love FSP, but they tend to be a bit on the expensive side for what you get.
It is bad that enthuasiasts want waste money and time to setup liquid cooling and gets same performance as regular cooling solutions.