CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
Serial Number
Lab IDTT12002073
  • Report: 22PS2073A
  • Receipt Date: Sep 1, 2022
  • Test Date: Oct 5, 2022
  • Report Date: Oct 5, 2022
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermaltake
Manufacturer (OEM)CWT
SeriesToughpower GF3
Model Number
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15-7
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1200
TypeATX12V
Cooling135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(HA13525H12SF-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps222210030.3
Watts1201200153.6
Total Max. Power (W)1200

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x4
Chroma 63600-2 x2
63640-80-80 x20
63610-80-20 x2
AC Sources Chroma 6530, Keysight AC6804B
Power Analyzers N4L PPA1530 x2
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Data Loggers Picoscope TC-08 x2, Labjack U3-HV x2
Tachometer UNI-T UT372 x2
Digital Multimeter Keysight U1273AX, Fluke 289, Keithley 2015 - THD
UPS CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA x2
Transformer 3kVA x2
Testing Methodology Cybenetics PSU Test Protocol

Cables and Connectors

Modular Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) 1 1 16AWG No
8 pin EPS12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (450W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 3 12 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 1 4 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (100mm) 1 1 22AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data -
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
Platform CSZ
PCB Type Double Sided
Primary Side -
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor SCK-207R0 (7 Ohm) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x Vishay LVB2560 (600V, 25A @ 105°C)
APFC MOSFETs 3x Infineon IPA60R099P6 (600V, 24A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x On Semiconductor FFSP1665A (650V, 16A @ 135°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Rubycon (420V, 680uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, MXE) &
1x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 470uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, KMZ)
Main Switchers 2x Infineon IPA60R099P6 (600V, 24A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm)
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UNX & CM03X
Resonant Controller Champion CU6901VAC
Topology Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side -
+12V MOSFETs 8x Infineon BSC010N04LS (40V, 178A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 2x UBIQ QN3107M6N (30V, 70A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 2.6mOhm) &
2x UBIQ QM3054M6 (30V, 61A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 4.8mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): uPI-Semi uP3861P
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic: 3x Nippon Chemi-Con (105°C, W), 1x Nichicon (2-5,000h @ 105°C, HD), 2x Nichicon (4-10,000h @ 105°C, HE), 1x Rubycon (6-10,000h @ 105°C, ZLH), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000h @ 105°C, KY), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000h @ 105°C, KYA)
Polymer: 21x FPCAP, 7x NIC
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7502R
Fan Controller Microchip PIC16F1503
Fan Model Hong Hua HA13525H12SF-Z (135mm, 12V, 0.5A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit -
Rectifier 1x D10S45L SBR (45V, 10A)
Standby PWM Controller On-Bright OB2365T

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓
ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible✓
ATX v3.0 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)21.8
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)19.2
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.6

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.94 V 114.89 V 113.85 V 114.98 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 59.99 Hz 59.98 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.417 1.416 1.340 1.419 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.11 % N/A 0.21 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.016 W 0.014 W N/A 0.018 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.284 W 10.263 W N/A 10.306 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.002 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.88 V 229.83 V 227.70 V 229.95 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 49.99 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.01 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.417 1.416 1.340 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.18 % 0.16 % N/A 0.22 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.077 W 0.064 W N/A 0.092 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 34.607 W 34.580 W N/A 34.628 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.002 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Efficiency Graph

INFO

This graph depicts the PSU`s efficiency throughout its entire operational range. For the generation of the efficiency and noise graphs we set our loaders to auto mode through our custom-made software before trying thousands of possible load combinations

INFO

This graph depicts the PSU`s efficiency throughout its entire operational range. For the generation of the efficiency and noise graphs we set our loaders to auto mode through our custom-made software before trying thousands of possible load combinations

Noise Graph

INFO

The PSU`s noise in its entire operational range and under 30-32 °C ambient is depicted in this graph. The X axis represents the load on the +12V rail(s) while the Y axis is the load on the minor rails

INFO

The PSU`s noise in its entire operational range and under 30-32 °C ambient is depicted in this graph. The X axis represents the load on the +12V rail(s) while the Y axis is the load on the minor rails

Indicative Performance

Efficiency under high ambient temperature

INFO

The PSU`s efficiency under high ambient temperatures with 115V and 230V input. For this graph the results of the 10-110% load regulation table are used

5VSB Efficiency

INFO

This graph depicts the efficiency levels of the 5VSB rail with 115V and 230V input

5VSB Efficiency (ERP LOT 3/6 & CEC)

Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.228W 72.061% 0.031
5.059V 0.316W 114.93V
2 0.09A 0.455W 75.603% 0.058
5.057V 0.602W 114.93V
3 0.55A 2.777W 79.547% 0.267
5.049V 3.491W 114.93V
4 1A 5.041W 79.268% 0.374
5.04V 6.359W 114.93V
5 1.5A 7.547W 79.594% 0.425
5.031V 9.482W 114.94V
6 3A 15.013W 77.969% 0.5
5.004V 19.255W 114.93V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.228W 58.315% 0.011
5.059V 0.392W 229.9V
2 0.09A 0.455W 66.735% 0.02
5.058V 0.682W 229.9V
3 0.55A 2.777W 77.233% 0.1
5.049V 3.596W 229.9V
4 1A 5.041W 78.617% 0.167
5.041V 6.412W 229.9V
5 1.5A 7.548W 79.248% 0.227
5.032V 9.524W 229.89V
6 3A 15.013W 79.917% 0.33
5.004V 18.786W 229.89V

Supplementary Tests (For Reference)

Typical Load Tests

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
10% 8.133A 1.989A 2.008A 0.998A 120.024 86.631% 0 <6.0 44.34°C 0.977
12.101V 5.027V 3.287V 5.013V 138.549 40.11°C 114.9V
20% 17.282A 2.986A 3.016A 1.198A 239.996 90.182% 0 <6.0 45.51°C 0.985
12.098V 5.025V 3.283V 5.008V 266.121 40.79°C 114.88V
30% 26.793A 3.485A 3.523A 1.4A 359.41 91.457% 418 7.8 41.45°C 0.982
12.069V 5.022V 3.279V 5.001V 392.988 46.65°C 114.85V
40% 36.393A 3.985A 4.031A 1.602A 479.776 91.399% 472 9.0 41.95°C 0.984
12.051V 5.02V 3.275V 4.996V 524.925 47.71°C 114.82V
50% 45.625A 4.983A 5.044A 1.804A 599.503 90.928% 713 21.4 42.54°C 0.987
12.033V 5.018V 3.271V 4.991V 659.323 48.99°C 114.78V
60% 54.955A 5.982A 6.059A 2A 720.003 90.217% 993 32.0 42.89°C 0.989
12.014V 5.016V 3.268V 4.987V 798.087 49.87°C 114.76V
70% 64.253A 6.982A 7.078A 2.209A 839.767 89.342% 1371 41.2 43.37°C 0.991
11.994V 5.014V 3.264V 4.982V 939.941 50.69°C 114.72V
80% 73.636A 7.985A 8.097A 2.311A 959.742 88.413% 1761 48.0 43.7°C 0.992
11.976V 5.011V 3.26V 4.978V 1085.525 51.81°C 114.68V
90% 83.302A 8.487A 8.598A 2.414A 1079.541 87.462% 2146 52.7 44.69°C 0.993
11.969V 5.009V 3.256V 4.973V 1234.298 53.71°C 114.66V
100% 92.765A 8.991A 9.132A 3.025A 1199.581 86.434% 2176 53.2 45.3°C 0.994
11.964V 5.006V 3.252V 4.96V 1387.863 55.38°C 114.62V
110% 102.179A 9.997A 10.259A 3.027A 1320.045 85.475% 2176 53.2 46.67°C 0.995
11.957V 5.003V 3.246V 4.957V 1544.333 57.57°C 114.6V
CL1 0.116A 14.406A 14.528A 0A 121.317 81.634% 511 10.4 42.92°C 0.978
12.124V 5.013V 3.283V 5.04V 148.616 48.36°C 114.9V
CL2 0.115A 21.958A 0A 0A 111.427 79.901% 510 10.4 43.94°C 0.978
12.132V 5.011V 3.29V 5.058V 139.46 50.97°C 114.91V
CL3 0.118A 0A 22.141A 0A 74.03 76.148% 441 8.2 44.6°C 0.965
12.105V 5.026V 3.279V 5.02V 97.219 53.65°C 114.91V
CL4 100.249A 0A 0A 0A 1200.001 87.271% 2179 53.3 46.39°C 0.994
11.970V 5.023V 3.257V 5.009V 1375.037 56.35°C 114.64V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
10% 8.131A 1.989A 2.008A 0.998A 120.022 87.293% 0 <6.0 44.86°C 0.906
12.104V 5.027V 3.287V 5.012V 137.496 40.62°C 229.88V
20% 17.280A 2.986A 3.016A 1.198A 239.993 91.356% 0 <6.0 45.59°C 0.951
12.100V 5.024V 3.283V 5.007V 262.702 40.8°C 229.86V
30% 26.787A 3.486A 3.523A 1.4A 359.415 93.035% 418 7.8 41.32°C 0.967
12.072V 5.021V 3.279V 5.001V 386.32 46.59°C 229.85V
40% 36.393A 3.986A 4.031A 1.602A 479.789 93.309% 559 13.2 41.83°C 0.973
12.051V 5.019V 3.275V 4.995V 514.191 47.88°C 229.84V
50% 45.631A 4.984A 5.045A 1.804A 599.512 93.084% 753 23.0 42.21°C 0.977
12.031V 5.017V 3.271V 4.99V 644.052 48.73°C 229.82V
60% 54.964A 5.983A 6.06A 2A 720.03 92.725% 992 31.9 42.31°C 0.979
12.012V 5.015V 3.268V 4.985V 776.523 49.38°C 229.81V
70% 64.258A 6.984A 7.079A 2.209A 839.802 92.201% 1375 41.3 43.15°C 0.981
11.994V 5.013V 3.264V 4.98V 910.838 50.82°C 229.8V
80% 73.623A 7.987A 8.098A 2.312A 959.771 91.542% 1792 48.5 43.96°C 0.983
11.978V 5.01V 3.26V 4.976V 1048.457 51.98°C 229.78V
90% 83.308A 8.49A 8.6A 2.414A 1079.574 90.917% 2127 52.4 44.18°C 0.984
11.969V 5.007V 3.256V 4.972V 1187.422 53.26°C 229.77V
100% 92.788A 8.994A 9.134A 3.026A 1199.615 90.287% 2175 53.2 45.31°C 0.986
11.961V 5.005V 3.252V 4.959V 1328.675 55.34°C 229.75V
110% 102.159A 10A 10.26A 3.028A 1320.187 89.659% 2177 53.2 46.51°C 0.987
11.960V 5.001V 3.245V 4.956V 1472.452 57.37°C 229.74V
CL1 0.116A 14.41A 14.53A 0A 121.327 81.807% 646 18.2 42.57°C 0.914
12.127V 5.012V 3.283V 5.039V 148.308 48.01°C 229.88V
CL2 0.115A 21.961A 0A 0A 111.428 80.292% 443 8.3 43.23°C 0.907
12.131V 5.011V 3.29V 5.058V 138.783 50.33°C 229.88V
CL3 0.118A 0A 22.141A 0A 74.032 77.82% 441 8.2 44.07°C 0.858
12.102V 5.027V 3.279V 5.021V 95.132 52.09°C 229.88V
CL4 100.309A 0A 0A 0A 1200.032 90.981% 2171 53.1 45.4°C 0.985
11.963V 5.023V 3.257V 5.009V 1318.995 55.36°C 229.75V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Light Load Tests

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
20W 1.230A 0.496A 0.501A 0.198A 20.009 78.374% 0 <6.0 40.11°C 0.891
12.083V 5.044V 3.296V 5.04V 25.53 36.97°C 114.94V
40W 2.706A 0.695A 0.701A 0.298A 40.009 82.467% 0 <6.0 41.85°C 0.927
12.086V 5.04V 3.295V 5.035V 48.516 38.37°C 114.92V
60W 4.182A 0.894A 0.903A 0.398A 60.009 86.194% 0 <6.0 42.57°C 0.964
12.085V 5.031V 3.29V 5.025V 69.61 38.8°C 114.92V
80W 5.658A 1.094A 1.104A 0.498A 79.971 86.291% 0 <6.0 43.97°C 0.963
12.078V 5.029V 3.288V 5.022V 92.673 39.98°C 114.91V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
20W 1.230A 0.496A 0.501A 0.198A 20.008 77.682% 0 <6.0 39.76°C 0.528
12.072V 5.042V 3.296V 5.039V 25.761 36.71°C 229.89V
40W 2.706A 0.695A 0.701A 0.298A 40.008 83.638% 0 <6.0 40.42°C 0.713
12.085V 5.039V 3.295V 5.034V 47.834 37.15°C 229.89V
60W 4.183A 0.894A 0.903A 0.398A 60.008 86.493% 0 <6.0 41.92°C 0.807
12.082V 5.031V 3.29V 5.025V 69.377 38.38°C 229.89V
80W 5.659A 1.094A 1.104A 0.498A 79.968 88.128% 0 <6.0 43.62°C 0.851
12.075V 5.028V 3.288V 5.021V 90.74 39.85°C 229.89V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load5.99mV4.39mV6.70mV4.25mVPass
20% Load6.35mV4.19mV7.52mV4.15mVPass
30% Load10.62mV4.39mV6.85mV4.61mVPass
40% Load8.67mV4.60mV7.00mV4.35mVPass
50% Load9.01mV4.65mV7.06mV4.35mVPass
60% Load9.16mV12.97mV17.08mV12.49mVPass
70% Load8.91mV4.90mV8.39mV4.66mVPass
80% Load9.98mV5.16mV8.49mV4.81mVPass
90% Load9.82mV5.57mV9.41mV4.97mVPass
100% Load14.58mV6.19mV10.28mV5.54mVPass
110% Load14.94mV6.64mV10.76mV5.62mVPass
Crossload17.96mV6.15mV9.85mV4.89mVPass
Crossload28.85mV7.20mV6.65mV4.45mVPass
Crossload364.22mV6.74mV14.42mV6.70mVPass
Crossload414.28mV5.13mV8.44mV5.11mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load6.04mV4.34mV6.44mV4.35mVPass
20% Load6.35mV4.75mV7.11mV4.56mVPass
30% Load11.38mV4.95mV7.00mV4.50mVPass
40% Load9.69mV4.64mV7.26mV4.45mVPass
50% Load8.83mV4.65mV7.21mV4.56mVPass
60% Load9.11mV12.97mV16.82mV12.85mVPass
70% Load10.03mV4.85mV8.54mV5.12mVPass
80% Load10.44mV5.31mV10.13mV5.48mVPass
90% Load9.67mV5.46mV9.77mV5.32mVPass
100% Load15.24mV6.05mV9.97mV5.55mVPass
110% Load15.05mV6.58mV10.47mV5.81mVPass
Crossload17.63mV6.16mV9.35mV4.82mVPass
Crossload28.55mV7.15mV7.16mV4.45mVPass
Crossload362.84mV6.23mV14.83mV6.55mVPass
Crossload414.23mV5.24mV8.60mV5.26mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W

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