CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 ARGB 850W
Serial NumberPSTPD0850F4FAGE1SV000459
Lab IDTT85002158
  • Report: 23PS2158A
  • Receipt Date: Jan 24, 2023
  • Test Date: Mar 22, 2023
  • Report Date: Mar 24, 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-0850F4FAGE-1
Serial NumberPSTPD0850F4FAGE1SV000459
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)12-6
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)850
TypeATX12V
Cooling140mm Hydraulic Bearing Fan
[TT-1425 (A1425S12S-2)]
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202070.830.3
Watts100850153.6
Total Max. Power (W)850

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) (450W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (505mm+155mm+155mm+155mm) 3 12 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (510mm+155mm+155mm+155mm) 1 4 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (160mm) 1 1 22AWG No
ARGB Sync Cable (610mm+160mm) 1 2 26AWG No
AC Power Cord (1360mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 16AWG -

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 Infineon IPA60R120P7 (600V, 16A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.12Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x Maplesemi MSP08065G1 (650V, 8A @ 150°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Rubycon (420V, 680uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, MXE)
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 Toshiba TPHR8504PL (40V, 150A, Rds(on): 0.85mOhm)
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)20.6
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)17.6
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.15 V 115.14 V 113.85 V 115.17 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: 0.073 W 0.067 W N/A 0.079 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.926 W 6.915 W N/A 6.935 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: 115.15 V 115.14 V 113.85 V 115.17 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: 0.073 W 0.067 W N/A 0.079 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.926 W 6.915 W N/A 6.935 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.011 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 71.259% 0.046
5.109V 0.322W 115.16V
2 0.09A 0.46W 77.716% 0.083
5.108V 0.592W 115.16V
3 0.55A 2.804W 83.875% 0.315
5.096V 3.343W 115.16V
4 1A 5.087W 83.944% 0.4
5.085V 6.06W 115.15V
5 1.5A 7.612W 84.118% 0.439
5.073V 9.049W 115.15V
6 3A 15.107W 82.635% 0.495
5.035V 18.282W 115.15V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.23W 63.678% 0.016
5.11V 0.362W 230.37V
2 0.09A 0.46W 72.699% 0.027
5.109V 0.633W 230.37V
3 0.55A 2.804W 81.948% 0.135
5.097V 3.422W 230.37V
4 1A 5.087W 82.931% 0.214
5.086V 6.134W 230.37V
5 1.5A 7.612W 83.303% 0.275
5.074V 9.139W 230.37V
6 3A 15.112W 83.342% 0.366
5.037V 18.133W 230.37V

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% 5.262A 2.009A 2.004A 0.984A 84.996 85.6% 704 18.2 40.14°C 0.973
12.048V 4.979V 3.293V 5.082V 99.301 44.39°C 115.12V
20% 11.555A 3.016A 3.007A 1.184A 169.944 89.819% 712 18.5 40.84°C 0.99
12.033V 4.974V 3.292V 5.068V 189.18 45.55°C 115.11V
30% 18.232A 3.522A 3.51A 1.385A 254.947 91.53% 729 19.1 41.25°C 0.997
12.006V 4.97V 3.29V 5.054V 278.549 46.29°C 115.08V
40% 24.917A 4.028A 4.014A 1.588A 340.037 91.287% 853 24.5 41.74°C 0.996
11.993V 4.966V 3.289V 5.04V 372.46 47.24°C 115.05V
50% 31.250A 5.04A 5.02A 1.791A 424.919 90.869% 1018 31.0 42.23°C 0.996
11.981V 4.961V 3.287V 5.025V 467.63 48.19°C 115.02V
60% 37.564A 6.054A 6.029A 1.996A 509.449 90.358% 1184 35.0 42.87°C 0.997
11.970V 4.956V 3.284V 5.01V 563.871 49.25°C 115V
70% 43.955A 7.073A 7.04A 2.202A 594.797 89.687% 1394 38.9 43.61°C 0.997
11.960V 4.95V 3.281V 4.995V 663.215 50.65°C 114.97V
80% 50.358A 8.003A 8.052A 2.308A 679.199 88.955% 1504 41.0 43.8°C 0.997
11.949V 4.943V 3.278V 4.983V 763.508 51.89°C 114.95V
90% 57.173A 8.609A 8.548A 2.414A 765.082 88.208% 1539 41.4 44.51°C 0.997
11.939V 4.936V 3.275V 4.971V 867.398 53.53°C 114.93V
100% 63.723A 9.128A 9.076A 3.033A 849.88 87.329% 1543 41.5 45.84°C 0.997
11.929V 4.93V 3.272V 4.946V 973.333 55.86°C 114.91V
110% 70.151A 10.161A 10.191A 3.04A 934.489 86.249% 1542 41.5 47.1°C 0.998
11.920V 4.921V 3.267V 4.936V 1083.46 58.02°C 114.88V
CL1 0.116A 12.148A 12.092A 0A 101.294 81.171% 1266 36.6 42.18°C 0.98
12.028V 4.955V 3.283V 5.088V 124.781 47.66°C 115.13V
CL2 0.116A 20.201A 0A 0A 101.39 80.203% 1009 30.8 41.23°C 0.981
12.033V 4.95V 3.28V 5.101V 126.421 48.32°C 115.13V
CL3 0.116A 0A 20.123A 0A 67.385 74.296% 820 23.1 40.04°C 0.969
12.029V 4.958V 3.279V 5.086V 90.662 49.05°C 115.14V
CL4 71.154A 0A 0A 0A 849.833 87.715% 1537 41.4 45.6°C 0.997
11.944V 4.939V 3.274V 5.043V 968.821 56.51°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
10% 5.263A 2.009A 2.004A 0.984A 85.003 86.411% 703 18.1 40.12°C 0.851
12.046V 4.979V 3.294V 5.082V 98.377 44.39°C 230.39V
20% 11.559A 3.016A 3.007A 1.184A 169.971 90.825% 704 18.2 40.85°C 0.94
12.031V 4.975V 3.293V 5.067V 187.252 45.57°C 230.39V
30% 18.239A 3.521A 3.51A 1.386A 254.984 92.502% 706 18.2 41.48°C 0.967
12.003V 4.972V 3.291V 5.053V 275.674 46.74°C 230.38V
40% 24.922A 4.028A 4.014A 1.588A 340.081 92.767% 864 25.0 41.74°C 0.977
11.992V 4.967V 3.289V 5.04V 366.577 47.26°C 230.38V
50% 31.260A 5.04A 5.021A 1.792A 425.019 92.625% 1022 31.1 42.14°C 0.984
11.980V 4.962V 3.287V 5.025V 458.866 48.38°C 230.37V
60% 37.574A 6.055A 6.03A 1.997A 509.552 92.27% 1239 36.2 43.07°C 0.986
11.969V 4.956V 3.284V 5.01V 552.244 49.81°C 230.36V
70% 43.967A 7.074A 7.041A 2.203A 594.902 91.848% 1362 38.9 43.57°C 0.991
11.958V 4.95V 3.281V 4.995V 647.633 50.64°C 230.35V
80% 50.373A 8.003A 8.053A 2.309A 679.308 91.355% 1521 41.2 44.7°C 0.994
11.948V 4.943V 3.278V 4.982V 743.484 52.76°C 230.34V
90% 57.185A 8.611A 8.55A 2.415A 765.185 90.93% 1542 41.5 44.36°C 0.995
11.938V 4.936V 3.275V 4.97V 841.571 53.46°C 230.32V
100% 63.737A 9.131A 9.078A 3.034A 849.979 90.43% 1545 41.5 45.7°C 0.997
11.928V 4.929V 3.271V 4.945V 939.923 55.74°C 230.31V
110% 70.164A 10.164A 10.194A 3.04A 934.576 89.754% 1543 41.5 47.23°C 0.997
11.919V 4.92V 3.266V 4.935V 1041.182 58.17°C 230.29V
CL1 0.116A 12.148A 12.093A 0A 101.296 82.126% 1287 36.9 44.18°C 0.886
12.028V 4.955V 3.282V 5.088V 123.356 49.71°C 230.39V
CL2 0.116A 20.196A 0A 0A 101.39 80.997% 1051 31.8 42.4°C 0.888
12.033V 4.951V 3.28V 5.101V 125.17 49.45°C 230.39V
CL3 0.116A 0A 20.122A 0A 67.383 75.005% 865 25.1 41.05°C 0.83
12.029V 4.959V 3.279V 5.085V 89.844 50.15°C 230.38V
CL4 71.162A 0A 0A 0A 849.902 90.964% 1542 41.5 46.84°C 0.996
11.943V 4.94V 3.275V 5.043V 934.31 57.76°C 230.31V

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 0.502A 0.501A 0.196A 19.998 79.792% 0 <6.0 39.66°C 0.833
12.044V 4.984V 3.295V 5.11V 25.189 36.57°C 115.12V
40W 2.712A 0.702A 0.701A 0.294A 39.995 68.642% 0 <6.0 40.38°C 0.946
12.055V 4.983V 3.295V 5.105V 58.251 37.01°C 115.13V
60W 4.190A 0.903A 0.901A 0.392A 59.994 83.731% 0 <6.0 41.97°C 0.961
12.057V 4.981V 3.294V 5.101V 71.67 38.13°C 115.12V
80W 5.669A 1.105A 1.102A 0.491A 79.948 85.436% 701 18.0 39.32°C 0.971
12.052V 4.98V 3.294V 5.096V 93.556 43.29°C 115.12V

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 1.236A 0.502A 0.501A 0.196A 20.002 80.21% 0 <6.0 40.01°C 0.521
12.022V 4.985V 3.296V 5.109V 24.93 36.91°C 230.38V
40W 2.712A 0.702A 0.701A 0.294A 40 69.128% 0 <6.0 40.93°C 0.725
12.055V 4.984V 3.295V 5.105V 57.863 37.68°C 230.39V
60W 4.191A 0.903A 0.901A 0.392A 59.999 84.35% 0 <6.0 41.89°C 0.773
12.056V 4.982V 3.295V 5.101V 71.221 38.43°C 230.39V
80W 5.668A 1.105A 1.102A 0.491A 79.968 86.736% 0 <6.0 43.59°C 0.841
12.055V 4.98V 3.294V 5.096V 92.191 39.74°C 230.39V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load16.75mV3.99mV3.89mV5.55mVPass
20% Load20.84mV4.45mV4.91mV11.32mVPass
30% Load12.70mV5.06mV4.45mV5.81mVPass
40% Load9.69mV5.11mV4.09mV6.07mVPass
50% Load9.13mV6.09mV6.50mV6.47mVPass
60% Load9.64mV5.83mV4.30mV7.09mVPass
70% Load8.67mV6.13mV4.71mV8.46mVPass
80% Load14.35mV7.16mV11.87mV12.64mVPass
90% Load32.13mV12.42mV19.86mV25.18mVPass
100% Load17.61mV8.59mV14.83mV15.51mVPass
110% Load24.52mV12.65mV17.62mV22.68mVPass
Crossload17.05mV5.64mV11.26mV11.65mVPass
Crossload26.89mV5.22mV4.66mV9.38mVPass
Crossload317.52mV4.60mV12.90mV11.73mVPass
Crossload429.06mV11.77mV16.83mV27.05mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load17.32mV4.24mV4.15mV5.35mVPass
20% Load21.04mV4.24mV4.25mV5.45mVPass
30% Load12.85mV5.06mV4.45mV6.42mVPass
40% Load9.64mV4.96mV4.20mV6.27mVPass
50% Load8.72mV6.03mV6.91mV6.02mVPass
60% Load9.38mV5.47mV4.35mV6.17mVPass
70% Load9.33mV5.57mV4.45mV7.49mVPass
80% Load8.26mV6.14mV8.96mV7.14mVPass
90% Load8.17mV6.75mV9.47mV8.00mVPass
100% Load12.95mV7.92mV10.16mV9.12mVPass
110% Load13.14mV8.33mV11.35mV9.11mVPass
Crossload17.03mV5.58mV11.40mV11.54mVPass
Crossload27.41mV5.42mV4.71mV9.23mVPass
Crossload317.06mV4.40mV12.33mV11.06mVPass
Crossload412.92mV7.01mV5.06mV11.46mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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