Hiper Type-R 480 Watt Power Supply Review

     The good folks over at Hiper are back.  This time with their hot new Type-R 480 Watt PS, model HPU-4M480.  Traditionally the Type-R designation is used in car racing.  Will the Type-R designation hold true in computer power supplies? Lets find out if the latest Hiper power supply really is up to speed!

     Hyper has chosen a more traditional approach in their box art.  The simple packaging emphasizes several key reasons to give this unit a send look.  Most notably are the 3 year warranty and the AMD Global partner logo.  Both these selling points ensure your PSU is well tested and built to last.

     Inside the box we find the usual accessories.  The owners manual is quite thick featuring not only a large selection of supported languages but also a wealth of unexpected information.  Included are pin outs, oscilloscope readings and voltage ratings.  The HPU-4M480 is fully compliant with the ATX 2.2 standard.

     Like most premium non-modular power supplies, the HPU-4M480 provides a wealth of connectors.  Hiper refers to this color scheme as Black Label. The black theme is carried out in the cable sleeving and even the Molex connectors.  Hiper also makes this unit available in a Red Label and Blue Label to match your build.

     The body of the PSU is made of 1.0mm thick mesh.  Hiper has chosen to go with a single 120mm fan for active cooling, depending on the additional air flow created by the mesh to help dissipate heat.

     Inside we find two medium size heat sinks that help keep the weight down to just 3.05 kg (about 6.75 lb.)  The clear film prevents hot air from escaping back into the case from the left, the side most often facing the open center of your build.

     A closer look at the 120mm reveals a standard brushless ball bearing unit.  The Hiper website incorrectly lists this as a 1500 RPM 80mm fan, so no accurate specs were available at this time. See Below.

Features:

Power Train:
        480Watt continuous output. (Peak Load 530 watts)
        Newest ATX 2.2 with 2 x 12V connection

Chassis:
        Full 1.0 mm Japanese Steel
        Complete Mesh Body
        High Gloss Titanium Coating

Cooling System:
        Active Thermal Controlled Circuitry.
        120 mm Long Life Chromed Blade Fan.
        Power-Off Component Protection design.

Power Delivery:
        CE/TUV Grade Cables
        Gold Plated Connector Pins.
        Braided Power Cables.
        EZ On/Off Connectors.
        Serial ATA Connector.

Stability System:
        Active Power Factor Correction.

Electrical Protection:
        Over Voltage Protection Circuitry.
        Over Current Protection Circuitry.
        Short Circuit Protection Circuitry.