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Hiper Type-MII 5M730 PSU, 25% load

Voltage line
Power load
Voltage line
Power load
3,3V
6A
12V2
3A
5V
10A
12V3
3A
12V1
4A
12V4
0A


3.3V

5V


12V1

12V2


12V3

12V4

 

 

Hiper Type-MII 5M730 PSU, 50% load

Voltage line
Power load
Voltage line
Power load
3,3V
6A
12V2
6A
5V
10A
12V3
6A
12V1
7A
12V4
6A


3.3V

5V


12V1

12V2


12V3

12V4

 

Hiper Type-MII 5M730 PSU, 75% load

Voltage line
Power load
Voltage line
Power load
3,3V
12A
12V2
9A
5V
15A
12V3
9A
12V1
10A
12V4
9A


3.3V

5V


12V1

12V2


12V3

12V4

 

Hiper Type-MII 5M730 PSU, 100% load

Voltage line
Power load
Voltage line
Power load
3,3V
18A
12V2
12A
5V
20A
12V3
12A
12V1
13A
12V4
12A


3.3V

5V


12V1

12V2


12V3

12V4

 

Hiper Type-MII 5M730 PSU, 30-100% load voltage regulation test



3.3V

5V


12V1

12V2


12V3

12V4

Hiper Type-MII 5M730 PSU, efficiency graph

Power load
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Efficiency
77%
82%
86%
86%
85%
83%
83%
79%

The Hipergroup Type-MII 730W unit is considerably improved over the first Type-M units we reviewed. The voltage regulation circuit works quite well and adjusts quickly to swift load changes, although it is interesting to note that some lines adjust smoothly and while others adjust more quickly and abruptly. Either way, it does not affect the performance of the unit itself or of the components, as long as the lines stay within specifications.

All of the 12V lines tend to slightly overvolt, which is a good thing as it will not reduce the lifespan of the components but it will slightly enhance the overall stability of the system. The peak power output of the unit is considerably above 730W. We managed to reach 950W maximum output during our testing, however if the unit is loaded with more than a 730W load it will shut down shortly afterwards.

Despite the use of a single 80mm fan, the unit manages to stay quiet when it is moderately loaded. It only becomes audible between 40% and 70% load, and moderately noisy afterwards. The much improved efficiency over the early Type-M units seems to help very much with that.

The thermal performance of the unit is above average, but not exceptional. Until 50%-60% load the unit will barely warm up, however above 80% load the fan speeds up considerably as the unit becomes quite hot. Although it is unlikely that this unit will be running at over 70% load even in very powerful systems, doing so might reduce its lifespan.

 
 
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