CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 ARGB 750W
Serial NumberPSTPD0750F4FAGE1SV000005
Lab IDTT75002155
  • Report: 23PS2155A
  • Receipt Date: Jan 24, 2023
  • Test Date: Mar 17, 2023
  • Report Date: Mar 23, 2023
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermaltake
Manufacturer (OEM)High Power
SeriesToughpower GF3 ARGB
Model NumberPS-TPD-0750F4FAGE-1
Serial NumberPSTPD0750F4FAGE1SV000005
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10-5
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)750
TypeATX12V
Cooling140mm Hydraulic Bearing Fan
[TT-1425 (A1425S12S-2)]
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202062.530.3
Watts100750153.6
Total Max. Power (W)750

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 (600mm) 1 1 16-18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm+155mm) 1 2 16-18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (505mm+155mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (300W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (510mm+155mm+155mm+155mm) 3 12 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (505mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 1 4 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (160mm) 1 1 22AWG No
ARGB Sync Cable (610mm+160mm) 1 2 26AWG No
AC Power Cord (1380mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data -
Manufacturer (OEM) High Power
PCB Type Double Sided
Primary Side -
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV, 1x MPS HF81 (Discharge IC)
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x  HY GBU1006F (600V, 10A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs 2x SI28S60F
APFC Boost Diode 1x Maplesemi MSP08065G1 (650V, 8A @ 150°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Rubycon (420V, 680uF, 3,000h @ 105°C, MXK)
Main Switchers 2x SI28S60F
APFC Controller Infineon ICE3PCS01G
Resonant Controller Champion CU6901VAC
Topology Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side -
+12V MOSFETs 6x IPS 014N04SA
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x Infineon BSC0906NS (30V, 40A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 4.5mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): uPI uP3861P
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic: 1x Nichicon (4-10,000h @ 105°C, HE), 6x Rubycon (3-6,000h @ 105°C, YXG), 4x Rubycon (6-10,000h @ 105°C, ZLH)
Polymer: 22x FPCAP, 2x Nippon Chemi-Con
Supervisor IC WT7527RA (OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, PG)
Fan Model Thermaltake TT-1425 A1425S12S-2 (Hong Sheng) (140mm, 12V, 0.70A, Hydraulic Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit -
Rectifier 1x D.G.M.E DG4N70S FET (700V, 2.5A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 3.2Ohm)
Standby PWM Controller SI8016HSP8
-12V -
Rectifier 1x KEC KIA7912PI (-12V, 1A)

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)21.1
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18.8
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: 115.13 V 115.11 V 113.85 V 115.15 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 60.00 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.415 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.11 % N/A 0.15 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.075 W 0.068 W N/A 0.081 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.911 W 6.900 W N/A 6.919 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.011 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 230.35 V 230.32 V 227.70 V 230.36 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 50.00 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.00 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.415 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.14 % 0.13 % N/A 0.16 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.142 W 0.128 W N/A 0.164 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 23.139 W 23.122 W N/A 23.154 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.006 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 0.23W 71.12% 0.046
5.109V 0.324W 115.15V
2 0.09A 0.46W 77.29% 0.084
5.107V 0.595W 115.15V
3 0.55A 2.803W 83.435% 0.317
5.095V 3.359W 115.15V
4 1A 5.085W 83.545% 0.404
5.084V 6.087W 115.15V
5 1.5A 7.608W 83.354% 0.444
5.071V 9.129W 115.15V
6 3A 15.098W 82.28% 0.498
5.032V 18.347W 115.14V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.23W 63.255% 0.016
5.109V 0.364W 230.36V
2 0.09A 0.46W 72.236% 0.027
5.107V 0.637W 230.36V
3 0.55A 2.803W 81.65% 0.136
5.095V 3.434W 230.36V
4 1A 5.085W 82.648% 0.216
5.084V 6.153W 230.36V
5 1.5A 7.609W 83.044% 0.277
5.071V 9.163W 230.36V
6 3A 15.102W 82.676% 0.369
5.034V 18.266W 230.36V

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% 4.398A 1.994A 1.999A 0.984A 75.004 85.046% 1012 30.9 39.84°C 0.971
12.141V 5.017V 3.301V 5.081V 88.196 44.33°C 115.15V
20% 9.821A 2.992A 2.999A 1.185A 149.974 89.036% 932 27.4 40.4°C 0.989
12.123V 5.014V 3.302V 5.067V 168.427 45.19°C 115.14V
30% 15.617A 3.494A 3.501A 1.386A 224.984 90.891% 1059 31.9 41.42°C 0.995
12.097V 5.011V 3.3V 5.054V 247.524 46.55°C 115.12V
40% 21.417A 3.996A 4.003A 1.588A 300.08 90.862% 1210 35.6 42.05°C 0.995
12.087V 5.006V 3.298V 5.04V 330.294 47.69°C 115.08V
50% 26.835A 5.001A 5.008A 1.791A 374.638 90.546% 1391 38.9 42.14°C 0.995
12.078V 5.001V 3.295V 5.027V 413.765 48.29°C 115.06V
60% 32.290A 6.007A 6.013A 1.995A 449.531 90.124% 1492 41.1 43.17°C 0.995
12.069V 4.996V 3.293V 5.013V 498.789 49.76°C 115.03V
70% 37.753A 7.015A 7.019A 2.201A 524.393 89.647% 1553 41.7 43.38°C 0.996
12.060V 4.991V 3.291V 4.999V 584.951 50.47°C 115.02V
80% 43.290A 8.003A 8.026A 2.306A 599.46 89.113% 1557 41.7 44.8°C 0.996
12.051V 4.985V 3.288V 4.987V 672.676 53.01°C 114.98V
90% 49.154A 8.537A 8.523A 2.411A 674.576 88.535% 1559 41.8 45.93°C 0.996
12.046V 4.978V 3.284V 4.977V 761.996 55.01°C 114.96V
100% 54.836A 9.051A 9.05A 3.029A 749.802 87.794% 1556 41.7 46.43°C 0.997
12.038V 4.972V 3.281V 4.952V 854.037 56.47°C 114.95V
110% 60.394A 10.072A 10.16A 3.035A 824.838 86.85% 1556 41.7 46.76°C 0.997
12.030V 4.964V 3.277V 4.942V 949.791 57.68°C 114.93V
CL1 0.115A 12.054A 12.063A 0A 101.281 81.258% 1515 41.1 43.04°C 0.983
12.124V 4.993V 3.29V 5.087V 124.649 48.48°C 115.14V
CL2 0.115A 20.036A 0A 0A 101.383 80.156% 1274 36.7 40.79°C 0.984
12.126V 4.99V 3.289V 5.099V 126.518 47.85°C 115.14V
CL3 0.115A 0A 20.054A 0A 67.378 74.027% 1122 33.0 39.44°C 0.972
12.121V 5.001V 3.291V 5.083V 91.012 48.51°C 115.15V
CL4 62.209A 0A 0A 0A 749.795 88.33% 1554 41.7 46.28°C 0.996
12.053V 4.984V 3.284V 5.053V 849.033 57.18°C 114.94V

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% 4.399A 1.994A 1.999A 0.984A 75.006 85.5% 1021 31.1 40.03°C 0.829
12.140V 5.018V 3.302V 5.08V 87.773 44.38°C 230.4V
20% 9.823A 2.992A 2.999A 1.185A 149.975 89.969% 1008 30.8 40.69°C 0.929
12.122V 5.015V 3.302V 5.066V 166.69 45.49°C 230.39V
30% 15.620A 3.494A 3.501A 1.386A 224.988 91.935% 1083 32.0 41.07°C 0.963
12.095V 5.011V 3.3V 5.053V 244.754 46.27°C 230.39V
40% 21.442A 3.996A 4.002A 1.588A 300.084 92.238% 1182 34.9 41.19°C 0.976
12.073V 5.007V 3.299V 5.04V 325.301 46.78°C 230.38V
50% 26.842A 5A 5.007A 1.791A 374.668 92.314% 1354 39.0 42.31°C 0.983
12.076V 5.002V 3.296V 5.026V 405.876 48.25°C 230.38V
60% 32.304A 6.006A 6.013A 1.996A 449.617 92.037% 1478 41.0 42.5°C 0.985
12.066V 4.997V 3.294V 5.012V 488.498 49.16°C 230.38V
70% 37.769A 7.015A 7.021A 2.202A 524.539 91.829% 1559 42.1 42.9°C 0.989
12.058V 4.991V 3.291V 4.997V 571.252 49.97°C 230.36V
80% 43.313A 8.004A 8.028A 2.307A 599.645 91.486% 1561 41.8 43.34°C 0.992
12.048V 4.985V 3.288V 4.985V 655.429 51.38°C 230.35V
90% 49.191A 8.538A 8.524A 2.413A 674.79 91.153% 1562 41.8 45.44°C 0.993
12.040V 4.978V 3.285V 4.975V 740.454 54.46°C 230.34V
100% 54.882A 9.052A 9.051A 3.031A 750.014 90.695% 1563 41.8 45.75°C 0.995
12.031V 4.972V 3.281V 4.95V 826.932 55.78°C 230.33V
110% 60.445A 10.073A 10.16A 3.036A 825.044 90.123% 1561 41.8 46.57°C 0.996
12.023V 4.964V 3.277V 4.941V 915.483 57.51°C 230.32V
CL1 0.116A 12.055A 12.063A 0A 101.302 81.909% 1499 40.9 43.83°C 0.892
12.109V 4.994V 3.291V 5.086V 123.68 49.31°C 230.4V
CL2 0.115A 20.039A 0A 0A 101.396 80.657% 1283 36.9 41.92°C 0.89
12.112V 4.99V 3.288V 5.099V 125.739 48.97°C 230.4V
CL3 0.115A 0A 20.053A 0A 67.388 74.551% 1131 33.3 40.57°C 0.84
12.107V 5.001V 3.291V 5.083V 90.387 49.58°C 230.39V
CL4 62.294A 0A 0A 0A 749.978 91.276% 1560 41.8 45.83°C 0.986
12.039V 4.984V 3.285V 5.052V 821.659 56.74°C 230.34V

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 1.232A 0.498A 0.499A 0.196A 20.002 80.016% 0 <6.0 39.76°C 0.838
12.056V 5.023V 3.303V 5.108V 25.004 36.71°C 115.16V
40W 2.690A 0.697A 0.699A 0.294A 40 71.171% 0 <6.0 40.99°C 0.947
12.150V 5.021V 3.302V 5.103V 56.188 37.68°C 115.16V
60W 4.159A 0.897A 0.9A 0.392A 59.999 83.253% 1029 31.3 38.33°C 0.963
12.148V 5.019V 3.301V 5.099V 72.079 42.12°C 115.16V
80W 5.632A 1.096A 1.099A 0.491A 79.971 85.393% 786 21.6 39.24°C 0.973
12.134V 5.019V 3.304V 5.095V 93.657 43.23°C 115.15V

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 1.232A 0.498A 0.5A 0.196A 20.003 80.438% 0 <6.0 39.72°C 0.504
12.064V 5.023V 3.303V 5.108V 24.968 36.63°C 230.39V
40W 2.691A 0.697A 0.699A 0.294A 40.001 71.705% 0 <6.0 40.48°C 0.711
12.146V 5.021V 3.302V 5.103V 55.821 37.14°C 230.39V
60W 4.159A 0.897A 0.9A 0.392A 60 83.779% 964 28.6 38.69°C 0.787
12.147V 5.02V 3.302V 5.099V 71.625 42.16°C 230.39V
80W 5.632A 1.096A 1.099A 0.491A 79.97 86.06% 812 22.8 39.36°C 0.844
12.133V 5.02V 3.304V 5.095V 92.92 43.19°C 230.39V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load12.41mV3.99mV4.30mV5.40mVPass
20% Load24.11mV4.60mV4.81mV5.35mVPass
30% Load15.92mV4.81mV4.71mV5.35mVPass
40% Load12.65mV4.75mV4.50mV5.76mVPass
50% Load11.63mV8.23mV9.06mV5.56mVPass
60% Load10.20mV5.27mV4.91mV6.06mVPass
70% Load9.99mV5.47mV5.17mV6.73mVPass
80% Load9.99mV5.93mV10.54mV7.65mVPass
90% Load26.36mV13.04mV17.91mV20.65mVPass
100% Load17.55mV8.24mV14.28mV13.24mVPass
110% Load20.20mV9.05mV13.53mV15.75mVPass
Crossload17.20mV5.86mV11.54mV11.40mVPass
Crossload27.71mV5.73mV5.27mV9.53mVPass
Crossload36.13mV4.60mV12.44mV11.22mVPass
Crossload416.96mV7.10mV8.67mV15.15mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load13.03mV3.94mV4.10mV5.10mVPass
20% Load23.65mV4.50mV4.40mV5.51mVPass
30% Load15.87mV4.81mV4.61mV6.27mVPass
40% Load11.99mV4.60mV4.40mV6.37mVPass
50% Load11.22mV7.98mV9.01mV5.91mVPass
60% Load9.79mV5.22mV4.76mV5.66mVPass
70% Load10.10mV5.47mV4.96mV6.73mVPass
80% Load9.59mV5.63mV9.26mV7.03mVPass
90% Load9.33mV5.98mV9.47mV6.83mVPass
100% Load14.77mV7.43mV10.25mV8.71mVPass
110% Load14.22mV7.25mV10.62mV7.84mVPass
Crossload17.82mV6.45mV11.50mV12.04mVPass
Crossload27.92mV5.47mV4.97mV9.74mVPass
Crossload35.82mV4.40mV12.34mV11.47mVPass
Crossload413.31mV6.51mV5.09mV12.09mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 ARGB 750W

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