Antec HCP1200w with GTX580 4way SLI OC'ed, Monster 2200w input !

Nvidia GTX580 already launched 3weeks . Lots people care about the power consumption of it .

Nvidia also did some OCP tweak inside of the card . So u will not get the real power consumption of it unless u release the OCP function.

So i tried the real power consumption of GTX580 4way SLI on Antec HCP1200w. And i have also recorded videos , it easily shows the " input "watts from wall .



Testing hardware :

PSU : Antec HCP1200W (Retail Version)
CPU : 980x
VGA : MSI GTX580 4way SLI
MB : Gigabyte X58 UD9
HDD : Adata S599 100GB
RAM : Adata XPG + 2200 CL8 2GBx3
Cooler : Antec Kuhler Flow + Formula 7 Paste
Dimas Benchtable



Before we do 4way SLI on Gigabyte X58 UD9 , u have to plug-in the molex 4pin input of the VGA extra power .

Or u will burn ur 24pin connector on mobo .

It is big problem of 4way SLI . Bcz 4 cards pull a lots from 24pin 12V input .

And it only has one 12v+ wired on mobo 24pin connector . When u are benching the 3Dmark program or Gaming .

The current which goes through 24pin connector will reach 20~25A . Actually the safe value of it is around 7~10A .

That is why lots people burn their rigs with 4way SLI even 3way SLI recently.




http://pic.xfastest.com/nickshih/4wayHCP1200.JPG



http://pic.xfastest.com/nickshih/4wayHCP12001.JPG







Using Prime95 and Furmark for GPU & CPU Full loading test .

Let's see video of the real input power consumption of GTX580 4way SLI of whole system.

It is around 1500~1600w from wall . Before unlocking OCP , it is around 1200~1300w .

The efficiency of HCP1200 is around 89% with such loading .

So output watt is around 1350~1400w




Input Voltage 110V , upper right value (KW) is power consumption ,


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx9GHQyn8m4







i like to push hardwares to extremity. So i add the VGA voltage to 1.1 vcore

Core speed to 820 Mhz . Totally 2200w continue input loading done .

The efficiency of HCP1200 is around 81% with such loading .

So output watt is around 1700~1800w .



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtZdg3PvSQU






This HCP1200 is mass production version (retail one) . 1200 watts output is recommanded value .

Seems that it can endure higher output watts .

So , Maybe we can fry something with the heat from 4 pcs GTX580 again , ROLF ! :shocked:

Really nice PSU! Need to get one when available!

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jeebus lot of power, Would u say this is better then the tpq 1200?

lol, thats impressive... one psu powering 4 580 cards? :eek:
well, if you cool the psu well enough this might work fine for months i guess...
actually... if you would ln2 cool the psu, wouldnt it improve efficiency and you could pull even more power? :D hehehe that would be a fun experiment! :D

Awesome ......:up::up:

sick PSU

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Originally Posted by Johnny87au

jeebus lot of power, Would u say this is better then the tpq 1200?

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Ya, it is totally better than TPQ1200 :welcome:

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Originally Posted by saaya

lol, thats impressive... one psu powering 4 580 cards? :eek:
well, if you cool the psu well enough this might work fine for months i guess...
actually... if you would ln2 cool the psu, wouldnt it improve efficiency and you could pull even more power? :D hehehe that would be a fun experiment! :D

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actually i tried one time . And i killed one PSU with LN2 on it .

Something short ... haha , BTW. Vasline inside the PSU everywhere for sure.

:rofl:

antec psu, antec cooler, antec paste

when will you be shipping me my antec rams, mobo and gpus mate?

only 2200w though? you cant do more? this is serious high load, nice result mate

Outstanding PSU! Antec is on the roll! :up:

I woulid like to see the consumption of the same setup on LN2 :p: :D

Too bad that there isn't this psu in Greece :(

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Originally Posted by youngpro

antec psu, antec cooler, antec paste

when will you be shipping me my antec rams, mobo and gpus mate?

only 2200w though? you cant do more? this is serious high load, nice result mate

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i am afraid of that if i do more ...someone will say that is bull:banana::banana::banana::banana: .. :shocked:

i tried ... 1500w output loading was working well for 24 hours ...

But u have to take the risk of overclocking the PSU ..

anyway ...that is why we need warranty .... :rofl:

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Originally Posted by sofos1990

I woulid like to see the consumption of the same setup on LN2 :p: :D

Too bad that there isn't this psu in Greece :(

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Bcz i did the test under aircooling . The card will get higher power consumption which is scaling the heat .

So if u can cool down the GPU . u will get lower for sure .

if u overclock GTX580 to 1200 core and running vantage with 1.3vcore .

the power consumption is around 33A .

33x 12 = 396 watts

so , if u are running 4way with Vantage . totally 1800~1900 watts input for sure . I have measured it last time .:up:

thanks nick for the video ...i love it :D

best psu in the world :D

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

thanks nick for the video ...i love it :D

best psu in the world :D

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damn , u are so fast to get it ..

Is it available there @@? :shocked:

it was released in limited quantity on release date, i think it was released last month.

splave also has one also :D

patch also has one :D

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Originally Posted by sofos1990

I woulid like to see the consumption of the same setup on LN2 :p: :D

Too bad that there isn't this psu in Greece :(

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Actually there is one in Greece.

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

it was released in limited quantity on release date, i think it was released last month.

splave also has one also :D

patch also has one :D

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Ya ..... the first batch was sold out in one week ... :clap:

Amazing

thats just SICK Nick :up:

KEEP PUSHING IT

Absolute madness! Who's the OEM on this?

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Originally Posted by [XC] Oj101

Absolute madness! Who's the OEM on this?

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delta electronics

What were you using to disable OCP to do the tests? Have you tried this with the 1200 tpq? Mine have been golden, wondering if I should update...

gpu ocp....i think thats what he disabled...not the 12v rail ocp..lol

Whoops meant gpu ocp... Did he use the Gpuz trick... or another way... I haven't tested it out myself.. will later today.. :)

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Originally Posted by saaya

lol, thats impressive... one psu powering 4 580 cards? :eek:

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No biggie, one strong PSU can take 4 GTX 580 and i980X under LN2 :)

2200W :eek:

love to see how much that rig raises room temp at load :D

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Originally Posted by nickshih

Ya ..... the first batch was sold out in one week ... :clap:

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Probably explains why no Australian availability for HCP1200, the HCP1000 has ETA of next year Jan 2011 in Australia!

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Originally Posted by Monstru

No biggie, one strong PSU can take 4 GTX 580 and i980X under LN2 :)

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im curious what power supply you'll be using with 4 580x :D

Crazy :D

This PSU ist the best ever put my hands on :up:

Great job ~~

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

im curious what power supply you'll be using with 4 580x :D

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I have allready used Silverstone ST1500 :)

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Originally Posted by Monstru

I have allready used Silverstone ST1500 :)

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man thats 1500w, 300w extra:shocked:

awesome PSU, Antec rulz

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

thanks nick for the video ...i love it :D

best psu in the world :D

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nice pic

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Originally Posted by Johnny87au

man thats 1500w, 300w extra:shocked:

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Eh, works fine on PC P&C 1200W unit also :)

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Originally Posted by Monstru

Eh, works fine on PC P&C 1200W unit also :)

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It`s a custom, P&C unit. Friends know it :D

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Originally Posted by Monstru

I have allready used Silverstone ST1500 :)

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12v rail drops below 12v? like 11.95volts under load?

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Originally Posted by Pupo

awesome PSU, Antec rulz




nice pic

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it does rule :D....lol at pic...that tiny board only draws 100w or so lol

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Originally Posted by Monstru

Eh, works fine on PC P&C 1200W unit also :)

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ppc1200.....12v drop to 11.4v under load? :))

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Originally Posted by eva2000

2200W :eek:

love to see how much that rig raises room temp at load :D


Probably explains why no Australian availability for HCP1200, the HCP1000 has ETA of next year Jan 2011 in Australia!

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Actually i dont know the order from Antec's distributer there ...

Maybe it is under ship transport .:shrug:

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

12v rail drops below 12v? like 11.95volts under load?


it does rule :D....lol at pic...that tiny board only draws 100w or so lol



ppc1200.....12v drop to 11.4v under load? :))

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Hondacity .. u knows a lots about the PSU :shocked:

PC&C 1200w i tried last time ... OPP at 1700w input .

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Originally Posted by Ramguy

It`s a custom, P&C unit. Friends know it :D

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You got that right. :D

Hondacity - no drop on mt ST1500 buddy. And definately no drop on my PCP :yepp:

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Originally Posted by Monstru

You got that right. :D

Hondacity - no drop on mt ST1500 buddy. And definately no drop on my PCP :yepp:

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no vdrop? absolutely false, every psu will have their 12v rail drop a little. im talking about 12v voltage regulation.

pcper reviewed the turbocool 1200 http://pcper.com/article.php?aid=458&type=expert&pid=6
thelab.gr reviewed the st1500 http://www.thelab.gr/power-supplies-...#content_start

only the mighty hcp1200 regulates 12v better than any of the power supplies out there..at full load...

just got mine today ... dead silent, long cables ... like it a lot :up:

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Originally Posted by kagula323

just got mine today ... dead silent, long cables ... like it a lot :up:

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Yeahhhh. Enjoy I.T.:clap:

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

no vdrop? absolutely false, every psu will have their 12v rail drop a little. im talking about 12v voltage regulation.

pcper reviewed the turbocool 1200 http://pcper.com/article.php?aid=458&type=expert&pid=6
thelab.gr reviewed the st1500 http://www.thelab.gr/power-supplies-...#content_start

only the mighty hcp1200 regulates 12v better than any of the power supplies out there..at full load...

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You were talking about dropping under 12.

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

12v rail drops below 12v? like 11.95volts under load?

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None of my units dropped under 12 while I was working on them, and taking into consideration I worked with quad SLI of GTX 480, or GTX 580, i980X under LN2 and all that, I think we can assume the stress is pretty hard on these PSU's. Further more, the PCP I am talking about is a little custom modified PSU, if you had the courtesy to click the link and check it our. Don't compare with retail version pls, it would be like comparing TPQ 1200 with TPQ 1200OC.


Guys, I know technology is advancing fast and we are all enthusiasts, but please stop with this bashing of old things just because they are old and there is no marketing interest bsides them. That PCP model is 5-6 years old. Only now we see Antec or Corsair units that can match it. That makes me very happy, but that does not mean that the old tech is rubbish, on the contrary, it prove to be very long lasting. Same goes for the ST1500 which is one strong PSU and only a few can come close to it when it comes to taking the load.

It is allways great to see new stuff pushed to the limit and it is allways great that the very high-tech stuff is getting more close to consumers. So yeah, kudos to Antec for this beautifull line of PSU's and to nickshih for this thread. This does not make everything else obsolete, though...

the pcp&c 1200 is strong....ripple control is very very tight...but if you max its load capacity..the voltage regulation sucks...i saw your pic..its got adjustable rails.

this is the hcp1200 thread...and both the pcp&c 1200 and the st1500...can't compete with the hcp1200's voltage regulation @ FULL LOAD.

Well, I am very happy with my units, but I didn't work with the HCP1200, so I cannot comment on that. And I know this is the HCP1200 thread, but you asked me what PSU I used for quad SLI, and I answered, then you started comparing. I personally talk only from my own experiences with the units, so I cannot compare with HCP1200. Even though I see it looks like a killer unit from what nickshih has done with it :up:

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Originally Posted by saaya

lol, thats impressive... one psu powering 4 580 cards? :eek:
well, if you cool the psu well enough this might work fine for months i guess...
actually... if you would ln2 cool the psu, wouldnt it improve efficiency and you could pull even more power? :D hehehe that would be a fun experiment! :D

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i think it would actually ... but then again condensation problems might arise ... so i wouldnt do that ... maybe hipro5 can try it out tho :D

I hope someday i can get one....
Congratz,,,,you are a lucky guy