Friday, July 20th 2007

HIPER Launches PSUs w/ USB & Charger Ports

First debuted at Cebit 2007, the launch models are HIPER HPU-5K770 and HPU-5M730, both are packed with solid performance and durability. Besides the well-known server class design, build and quality, and Earth-friendly packaging, these new PSUs are upgraded with "patented" features: total of 4 integrated USB 2.0 ports, plus one convenient USB-style port for charging most mobile devices even when the computer is powered off. The HPU-5K770 is the first PSU of the new Type R Mk II series which comes in the un-mistakable "HiperToolBox", fully equipped and NVIDIA SLI & QUAD-SLI certified. The HPU-5M730 comes from the "M Series". It also has the 4+1 USB set up, plus HIPER's patented ExTender for optimized cable management. The recommended retail prices will be around US$169 for the HPU-5K770 and US$154 for the HPU-5M730 (prices excl. VAT). The new HIPER power supply units will be available in North America by end of July.
Source: VR-Zone
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10 Comments on HIPER Launches PSUs w/ USB & Charger Ports

#2
HellasVagabond
Actually USB is a lot slower when it comes to recharging things so i dont recommend using it if you can use an normal plug.
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#3
Darkrealms
I like Hiper concepts but I think their products could use a little more quality control. I've had a couple of really nicely designed keyboards but the production left something to be desired :(
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#4
demonbrawn
Hmmm, seems pretty innovative. In saying that though, it seems like just a bit much to me. Seeing as how several motherboards now have 4-8, as well as cases having 2 usb ports, this just seems a bit like overkill to me. That may be because I just don't have the use for so many ports...
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#5
MadCow
It's essentially pointless, USB can only give 0.5A, which is nothing for today's batteries. And I wouldn't like reaching over to my PSU to use USB.
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#6
yogurt_21
HellasVagabondActually USB is a lot slower when it comes to recharging things so i dont recommend using it if you can use an normal plug.
no to mention having to reach around to the back of your case. lol I prefer front or side usb's.
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#7
HellasVagabond
Actually you can have a usb wire plugged in all the time which will be at your desk.
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#8
TheCrow
My usb ports are constantly powered even when my pc is not on, is this normal?

My psu is a hiper one also!
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#9
HellasVagabond
They aint exactly powered on if you talk about the mouse and keyboard...Its just that most mobos give partial power to these 2 devices just in case you select a keyboard or mouse power on from within the bios.
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#10
WarEagleAU
Bird of Prey
That is one of the most cleverest ideas Ive seen. Im surprised more PSU makers dont do this.
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