CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Corsair RM1200e
Serial Number
Lab IDCR12002151
  • Report: 23PS2151A
  • Receipt Date: Mar 1, 2023
  • Test Date: Mar 10, 2023
  • Report Date: Mar 14, 2023
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandCorsair
Manufacturer (OEM)HEC
SeriesRMe
Model NumberCP-9020258
Serial Number
DUT Notes3.3V rail drops low @ 200% Transient Load

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15-7.5
Rated Frequency (Hz)47-63
Rated Power (W)1200
TypeATX12V
Cooling140mm Rifle Bearing Fan (HA1425H12SF-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✓
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202010030
Watts1501200150
Total Max. Power (W)1200

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x2
Chroma 63600-2
63640-80-80 x10
63610-80-20
AC Sources Chroma 6530, APM SP300VAC4000W-P
Power Analyzers RS HMC8015, N4L PPA1530, N4L PPA5530
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444, Rigol DS7014, Siglent SDS2104X PLUS
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Temperature Logger Picoscope TC-08
Tachometer UNI-T UT372
Multimeters Keysight 34465A, Keithley 2015 - THD
UPS FSP Champ Tower 3kVA, CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA
Isolation Transformer 4kVA
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 (610mm) 1 1 16-20AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) 2 2 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (600mm+150mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (600mm) 2 2 16AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (650mm) (600W) 1 1 16-28AWG No
SATA (460mm+120mm+120mm+120mm) 1 4 18AWG No
SATA (500mm+100mm+100mm) 1 3 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (450mm+100mm+100mm+100mm) 1 4 18AWG No

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 v3.1 PSU Power Excursion✓

Performance Summary

Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)89.438%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)24.57dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.980
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load75.130%
Standby Power Consumption0.0574W
12V Ripple (Full Load)25.10mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)19.85mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)21.99mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)17.46mV
12V Load Regulation0.86%
5V Load Regulation0.38%
3.3V Load Regulation1.16%
5VSB Load Regulation1.74%
Inrush Current56.220A
Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.507%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)24.70dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.945
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
Standby Power Consumption0.1023W
12V Ripple (Full Load)26.03mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)19.25mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)19.85mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)18.00mV
12V Load Regulation0.85%
5V Load Regulation0.36%
3.3V Load Regulation1.10%
5VSB Load Regulation1.74%
Inrush Current81.050A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.18V
5V Transient Response (200%)4.907V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.132V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)4.870V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal15.30ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time13.00ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay2.30ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)38.0ms39.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)124.0ms120.0ms
12V OCP (27.4°C / 39.5°C)129.60A (129.60%), 11.950V129.58A (129.58%), 11.952V
5V OCP (27.4°C / 39.5°C)27.66A (138.30%), 4.997V27.56A (137.80%), 4.998V
3.3V OCP (27.4°C / 39.5°C)28.39A (141.95%), 3.293V29.2A (146.00%), 3.292V
5VSB OCP (27.4°C / 39.5°C)4.7A (156.67%), 4.939V4.59A (153.00%), 4.945V
OPP (28.43°C / 37.49°C)126.89%126.89%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)15.3
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)13
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.3

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.89 V 114.83 V 113.85 V 114.94 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.418 1.416 1.340 1.421 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.10 % N/A 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.057 W 0.040 W N/A 0.077 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 13.965 W 13.933 W N/A 14.003 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.005 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.97 V 229.89 V 227.70 V 230.02 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: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.09 % N/A 0.19 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.102 W 0.055 W N/A 0.157 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 46.924 W 46.853 W N/A 47.017 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.002 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Graphs

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 0.226W 65.524% 0.025
5.025V 0.345W 114.86V
2 0.09A 0.452W 72.531% 0.045
5.025V 0.623W 114.86V
3 0.55A 2.759W 78.843% 0.221
5.016V 3.499W 114.86V
4 1A 5.008W 79.098% 0.332
5.008V 6.331W 114.87V
5 1.5A 7.5W 78.888% 0.403
5V 9.507W 114.86V
6 3A 14.922W 76.571% 0.497
4.974V 19.488W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.226W 58.38% 0.008
5.026V 0.389W 229.97V
2 0.09A 0.452W 67.285% 0.014
5.025V 0.673W 229.97V
3 0.55A 2.759W 76.805% 0.075
5.017V 3.592W 229.95V
4 1A 5.009W 78.482% 0.129
5.009V 6.382W 229.95V
5 1.5A 7.501W 79.08% 0.182
5.001V 9.485W 229.95V
6 3A 14.922W 78.705% 0.3
4.974V 18.96W 229.94V

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% 8.146A 1.993A 1.993A 0.999A 119.972 87.973% 0 <6.0 44.51°C 0.957
12.077V 5.018V 3.311V 5.003V 136.368 40.11°C 114.83V
20% 17.321A 2.99A 2.993A 1.201A 239.919 91.374% 0 <6.0 45.71°C 0.965
12.068V 5.016V 3.308V 4.997V 262.57 40.84°C 114.8V
30% 26.790A 3.489A 3.495A 1.403A 359.067 91.975% 0 <6.0 46.39°C 0.975
12.057V 5.015V 3.304V 4.989V 390.403 41.27°C 114.75V
40% 36.383A 3.989A 3.999A 1.606A 479.445 91.937% 0 <6.0 47.33°C 0.982
12.045V 5.013V 3.301V 4.982V 521.494 41.8°C 114.71V
50% 45.600A 4.989A 5.004A 1.809A 599.215 91.579% 473 9.3 42.43°C 0.986
12.033V 5.012V 3.297V 4.975V 654.321 48.51°C 114.67V
60% 54.896A 5.988A 6.012A 2A 719.687 90.995% 574 17.2 42.89°C 0.989
12.021V 5.01V 3.294V 4.968V 790.918 49.4°C 114.62V
70% 64.144A 6.989A 7.022A 2.218A 839.49 90.273% 804 27.8 43.38°C 0.99
12.010V 5.009V 3.29V 4.96V 929.947 50.47°C 114.58V
80% 73.478A 7.99A 8.033A 2.321A 959.502 89.454% 990 34.1 43.71°C 0.992
11.998V 5.007V 3.286V 4.954V 1072.616 51.72°C 114.52V
90% 83.159A 8.491A 8.529A 2.424A 1079.301 88.548% 1205 39.6 44.24°C 0.993
11.986V 5.005V 3.282V 4.95V 1218.884 53.32°C 114.48V
100% 92.671A 8.993A 9.058A 3.04A 1199.346 87.451% 1378 42.5 45.17°C 0.991
11.974V 5.004V 3.279V 4.934V 1371.455 55.22°C 114.42V
110% 102.145A 9.996A 10.168A 3.043A 1319.959 86.247% 1645 46.6 46.55°C 0.99
11.960V 5.002V 3.275V 4.93V 1530.443 57.49°C 114.37V
CL1 0.116A 18.046A 18.056A 0A 151.299 83.17% 574 17.2 43.02°C 0.96
12.062V 5.004V 3.301V 5.016V 181.915 48.48°C 114.82V
CL2 0.115A 19.966A 0A 0A 101.368 81.688% 377 <6.0 39.98°C 0.954
12.075V 5.007V 3.317V 5.021V 124.09 47.02°C 114.83V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.983A 0A 67.38 75.536% 378 <6.0 42.15°C 0.928
12.062V 5.02V 3.303V 5.018V 89.209 51.2°C 114.85V
CL4 100.132A 0A 0A 0A 1199.919 88.27% 1252 40.9 45.04°C 0.993
11.983V 5.015V 3.288V 4.993V 1359.385 56.01°C 114.43V

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% 8.147A 1.993A 1.993A 1A 119.979 89.046% 0 <6.0 44.53°C 0.848
12.076V 5.017V 3.311V 5.002V 134.738 40.28°C 229.93V
20% 17.324A 2.991A 2.993A 1.201A 239.935 92.584% 0 <6.0 45.12°C 0.917
12.066V 5.016V 3.307V 4.996V 259.149 40.58°C 229.91V
30% 26.798A 3.49A 3.496A 1.403A 359.13 93.421% 378 <6.0 41.19°C 0.938
12.056V 5.014V 3.304V 4.989V 384.427 46.27°C 229.89V
40% 36.392A 3.99A 3.999A 1.606A 479.513 93.625% 378 <6.0 41.56°C 0.953
12.044V 5.013V 3.301V 4.981V 512.155 47.2°C 229.87V
50% 45.611A 4.989A 5.005A 1.809A 599.254 93.439% 519 12.9 42.2°C 0.96
12.031V 5.011V 3.297V 4.974V 641.333 48.22°C 229.85V
60% 54.904A 5.989A 6.012A 2A 719.707 93.154% 617 19.6 42.9°C 0.965
12.020V 5.01V 3.293V 4.967V 772.6 49.41°C 229.83V
70% 64.153A 6.99A 7.022A 2.218A 839.506 92.767% 803 27.7 43.4°C 0.972
12.009V 5.008V 3.29V 4.959V 904.967 50.46°C 229.81V
80% 73.483A 7.992A 8.034A 2.322A 959.511 92.295% 954 32.7 43.57°C 0.975
11.997V 5.006V 3.286V 4.953V 1039.62 51.59°C 229.79V
90% 83.163A 8.492A 8.53A 2.424A 1079.296 91.777% 1118 37.4 44.95°C 0.977
11.986V 5.005V 3.282V 4.949V 1175.997 54.02°C 229.77V
100% 92.672A 8.994A 9.058A 3.04A 1199.338 91.159% 1383 42.6 45.13°C 0.979
11.974V 5.003V 3.279V 4.934V 1315.659 55.19°C 229.75V
110% 102.138A 9.996A 10.168A 3.043A 1319.956 90.488% 1635 47.2 46.6°C 0.981
11.961V 5.002V 3.275V 4.93V 1458.72 57.54°C 229.73V
CL1 0.116A 18.048A 18.058A 0A 151.298 84.234% 476 9.5 40.61°C 0.881
12.061V 5.003V 3.3V 5.015V 179.623 45.99°C 229.93V
CL2 0.115A 19.967A 0A 0A 101.37 82.707% 377 <6.0 41.96°C 0.835
12.075V 5.007V 3.317V 5.021V 122.566 48.99°C 229.94V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.983A 0A 67.381 76.124% 377 <6.0 41.92°C 0.772
12.063V 5.02V 3.303V 5.017V 88.509 51.01°C 229.94V
CL4 100.137A 0A 0A 0A 1199.927 91.781% 1256 40.9 45.21°C 0.979
11.983V 5.015V 3.288V 4.992V 1307.38 56.07°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 0.498A 0.497A 0.199A 19.998 73.503% 0 <6.0 39.66°C 0.82
12.075V 5.023V 3.317V 5.02V 27.207 36.6°C 114.87V
40W 2.707A 0.697A 0.697A 0.299A 39.994 80.108% 0 <6.0 40.49°C 0.878
12.074V 5.021V 3.315V 5.018V 49.924 37.19°C 114.86V
60W 4.185A 0.896A 0.896A 0.399A 59.992 81.666% 0 <6.0 41.79°C 0.91
12.073V 5.02V 3.314V 5.016V 73.464 38.02°C 114.85V
80W 5.658A 1.096A 1.095A 0.499A 79.927 84.743% 0 <6.0 43.39°C 0.931
12.072V 5.02V 3.313V 5.014V 94.322 39.46°C 114.85V

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 1.229A 0.498A 0.498A 0.199A 19.986 72.934% 0 <6.0 39.69°C 0.438
12.073V 5.021V 3.315V 5.02V 27.409 36.57°C 229.95V
40W 2.707A 0.697A 0.697A 0.299A 39.988 79.526% 0 <6.0 40.79°C 0.625
12.072V 5.019V 3.314V 5.018V 50.284 37.44°C 229.95V
60W 4.186A 0.896A 0.896A 0.399A 59.989 82.074% 0 <6.0 41.57°C 0.728
12.071V 5.019V 3.313V 5.016V 73.098 38.04°C 229.94V
80W 5.658A 1.096A 1.096A 0.499A 79.928 85.38% 0 <6.0 42.99°C 0.785
12.071V 5.019V 3.313V 5.013V 93.621 39.22°C 229.94V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load22.60mV9.43mV8.58mV10.84mVPass
20% Load12.53mV10.35mV9.78mV12.39mVPass
30% Load12.22mV11.28mV10.71mV10.94mVPass
40% Load12.12mV13.34mV11.38mV12.65mVPass
50% Load12.37mV13.50mV12.20mV12.49mVPass
60% Load13.30mV13.81mV13.24mV12.90mVPass
70% Load13.25mV14.84mV14.17mV14.20mVPass
80% Load14.75mV16.28mV16.03mV16.26mVPass
90% Load15.57mV18.70mV18.98mV20.85mVPass
100% Load25.10mV19.85mV21.99mV17.46mVPass
110% Load26.49mV23.09mV24.14mV19.49mVPass
Crossload119.20mV12.40mV13.21mV11.65mVPass
Crossload226.77mV12.88mV8.38mV10.32mVPass
Crossload320.93mV10.46mV12.41mV11.72mVPass
Crossload425.14mV18.14mV18.58mV15.18mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load23.47mV9.84mV8.69mV9.96mVPass
20% Load12.12mV10.67mV9.31mV12.39mVPass
30% Load12.32mV10.77mV9.93mV10.89mVPass
40% Load11.60mV12.37mV10.91mV11.20mVPass
50% Load12.84mV13.39mV12.20mV12.49mVPass
60% Load13.20mV13.70mV13.08mV12.91mVPass
70% Load13.76mV15.15mV14.01mV13.83mVPass
80% Load13.92mV16.43mV15.31mV16.57mVPass
90% Load14.85mV17.98mV16.65mV20.91mVPass
100% Load26.03mV19.25mV19.85mV18.00mVPass
110% Load28.70mV20.51mV21.43mV17.99mVPass
Crossload119.38mV12.27mV13.55mV11.73mVPass
Crossload226.51mV11.59mV9.26mV11.87mVPass
Crossload321.40mV10.20mV12.10mV11.20mVPass
Crossload426.46mV18.22mV18.45mV16.47mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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