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HuntKey Titan 650W: A Titan For Every System Builder

littlelion | 15 April, 2009 11:19

People often associate the word “titan” with things that possess extreme qualities. The most famous example could be the RMS Titanic, which was the largest passenger steamship of her time. Other examples are the element titanium, which is admired for its tremendous tensile strength; and the insect Titanus giganteus, which is the largest beetle in the Amazon forest.

 

 

In all probability, based on the examples that were given, Huntkey appropriately chose the term “titan” to represent its latest line of high performance power supply units (PSUs). Coming with a maximum output power of either 560W or 650W, the Huntkey Titan series is designed to deliver remarkable performance to PC enthusiasts and server/workstation users. For our perusal, our friends from Kensonic Inc. sent us the 650W model.

 

  First, inspecting the packaging, the HuntKey Titan 650W is supplied in a sturdy, black box where the PSU is wrapped in a bubble bag and firmly secured by Styrofoam panels for safe shipping.

 

While some manufacturers rarely bundle any items with their PSUs, apart from the basic manual and the AC power cord, HuntKey provides color-coded cable straps and screws as well.

 

The casing of the Titan 650W is painted with a shiny finish. The PSU’s 120mm fan is protected by a chrome-plated grill with the HuntKey logo engraved in the middle.

 

At the back, where you could find the power switch and power socket, the PSU’s internal components can be seen through the air vent. Aside from the large fan, the air vent is a relevant part of the PSU that lengthens the lifespan of the unit by dispersing heat outwards.

 

Another air vent found near the cable hole.

 

On the right side of the Titan 650W, a sticker shows the unit’s specifications in details. Alongside the seals that certify the PSU’s excellent quality and caution symbols, most noticeable is the green RoHS compliance logo which reflects HuntKey’s commitment to caring for our environment. Nevertheless, we didn’t find the 80 PLUS logo either on the unit or on the box. Today, the 80 PLUS logo is commonly found on PSUs that are proven or allegedly energy efficient.
 
 
 
As the Titan 650W is not a modular PSU, its numerous cables are permanently attached to the unit. This would require some degree of dexterity from the system builder so he could set the PSU neatly inside the PC, server or workstation. 
 
 
Here’s the breakdown of the connectors present on the HuntKey Titan 650W:
 
 
 
 1x ATX 20 + 4 main power connector
 
 
 
1x +12V 4-pin power connector
 
 
 
2x +12V 6-pin PCI-Express power connectors
 
 
 
1x +12V 8-pin power connector
 
 
 
 4x SATA power connectors
 
 
 
8x 4-pin peripheral power connectors (take note of the connector grip for easy use)
 
 
 
1x 4-pin floppy drive connector
 
 
 

HuntKey Titan 650W's Specifications

Maximum Output Power

650W

Fan Diameter

120mm

Active Power Factor Correction

Yes

Operating Temperature

0⁰C To +50⁰C

MTBF

> 50,000 Hours At 25⁰C

 
 
 

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steamy | 15/04/2009, 16:41

So the PSU's lifespan could be shorter at temperatures beyond 25⁰C. As far as I know, most PSUs, if not all, operate beyond that temp.

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steamy | 15/04/2009, 16:43

So this PSU's lifespan could be shorter at temperatures beyond 25⁰C.

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marasmus | 17/04/2009, 23:31

What's the price of this PSU?

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shingo21 | 18/04/2009, 19:44

I saw from other sources that this PSU costs P4530.

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chartreux | 02/05/2009, 14:53

If that's the case, I'd rather be buying an HEC PSU.

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