CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamer Storm PQ1200G
Serial Number
Lab IDGA12002436
  • Report: 24PS2436A
  • Receipt Date: Sep 4, 2024
  • Test Date: Sep 8, 2024
  • Report Date: Sep 21, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandGamer Storm
Manufacturer (OEM)Helly Technology
SeriesPQ-G
Model NumberPQC00G-FD
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15-7.5
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1200
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA1225M12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB
Max. Power Amps 50 20 100 3
Watts 120 1200 15
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 (595mm) 1 1 18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (610mm) 3 3 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (600mm) 3 3 16AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (650mm) (600W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (455mm+120mm+120mm+120mm) 2 8 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (455mm+120mm+120mm+120mm) 1 4 18AWG No

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) Helly Technology
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 2x Y caps, 1x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor MF73T-1 (20 Ohm ) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)
2x
APFC MOSFETs
2x Oriental Semiconductor OSG65R099HT3ZF (650V, 25.3A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode
1x G3S06510A (650V, 10A @ 155°C)
Bulk Cap(s)
1x Nichicon (400V, 1000uF @ 105°C, GG)
Main Switchers
2x FuXin Semiconductor FXN45N50T (500V, 16.7A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.20Ohm)
APFC Controller
Champion CM6500UNX
Resonant Controller
Champion CM6901T6X
Topology
Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 8x Allpower APG013N04G-AU (40V, 100A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.3mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 2x XSEMI XP3NA3R4MT  (30V, 46A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 3.4mOhm)
2x Rectron Semiconductor 3N5R0 (30V, 19.7A @ @ 70°C, Rds(on): 5mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): 2x ANPEC APW7073
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic:
2x Nippon Chemi-Con @ 105°C, (W),
2x Nippon Chemi-Con (2-5,000 @ 105°C, KZE)
3x Rubycon (2-10,000 @ 105°C, YXF),
Polymer: 27x Apaq , 6x Jamicon, 1x Rubycon YXJ
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7527RA (OVD, PGO, UVD, OCD)
Fan Model Hong Hua HA1225M12F-Z (125mm, 12V, 0.45A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB
High Side Rectifier
P6SMB (220V , 1A)
Standby PWM Controller Excelliance MOS EM8564A

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

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)20.2
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)17.4
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.8

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.88 V 114.83 V 113.85 V 114.93 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: 1.419 1.417 1.340 1.422 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.09 % N/A 0.26 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.047 W 0.008 W N/A 0.065 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.814 W 6.799 W N/A 6.832 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.008 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.94 V 229.88 V 227.70 V 230.01 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 1.419 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.09 % N/A 0.19 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.088 W 0.075 W N/A 0.100 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 23.334 W 23.316 W N/A 23.352 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.004 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 0.232W 68.2% 0.05
5.149V 0.34W 114.88V
2 0.09A 0.463W 74.159% 0.09
5.147V 0.624W 114.87V
3 0.55A 2.819W 81.974% 0.354
5.126V 3.439W 114.87V
4 1A 5.106W 81.413% 0.465
5.105V 6.271W 114.87V
5 1.5A 7.624W 81.453% 0.521
5.082V 9.36W 114.87V
6 3A 15.037W 78.807% 0.577
5.012V 19.081W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 50.5% 0.014
5.15V 0.326W 229.95V
2 0.09A 0.463W 67.921% 0.029
5.147V 0.682W 229.94V
3 0.55A 2.819W 80.393% 0.141
5.126V 3.507W 229.94V
4 1A 5.106W 81.355% 0.23
5.105V 6.276W 229.94V
5 1.5A 7.624W 81.722% 0.303
5.082V 9.329W 229.94V
6 3A 15.038W 79.864% 0.406
5.012V 18.83W 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% 8.065A 1.964A 1.973A 0.982A 119.981 87.896% 906 20.6 40.34°C 0.976
12.197V 5.092V 3.345V 5.091V 136.502 44.59°C 114.82V
20% 17.143A 2.947A 2.964A 1.183A 239.926 90.814% 973 23.0 40.79°C 0.984
12.193V 5.09V 3.34V 5.07V 264.196 45.46°C 114.79V
30% 26.500A 3.44A 3.463A 1.387A 359.082 91.326% 1045 25.2 41.13°C 0.99
12.190V 5.088V 3.336V 5.049V 393.185 46.22°C 114.75V
40% 35.962A 3.934A 3.962A 1.591A 479.45 91.237% 1127 27.9 41.75°C 0.993
12.186V 5.085V 3.331V 5.027V 525.5 47.29°C 114.71V
50% 45.036A 4.92A 4.961A 1.798A 599.194 90.707% 1396 34.0 42.11°C 0.994
12.183V 5.082V 3.326V 5.004V 660.583 48.2°C 114.67V
60% 54.178A 5.908A 5.963A 2A 719.681 90.08% 1517 36.0 42.65°C 0.995
12.180V 5.079V 3.32V 4.982V 798.937 49.18°C 114.62V
70% 63.260A 6.897A 6.969A 2.219A 839.472 89.226% 1655 39.0 43.32°C 0.996
12.178V 5.075V 3.315V 4.958V 940.837 50.35°C 114.59V
80% 72.412A 7.885A 7.976A 2.329A 959.483 88.206% 1829 42.3 43.97°C 0.997
12.175V 5.072V 3.309V 4.938V 1087.779 52.06°C 114.54V
90% 81.895A 8.384A 8.473A 2.439A 1079.326 87.193% 1874 42.3 44.65°C 0.997
12.172V 5.069V 3.304V 4.92V 1237.859 53.67°C 114.49V
100% 91.176A 8.88A 9A 3.077A 1199.337 86.048% 1880 42.5 45.59°C 0.997
12.170V 5.068V 3.3V 4.875V 1393.803 55.56°C 114.45V
110% 100.403A 9.874A 10.109A 3.087A 1319.954 84.81% 1886 42.5 46.58°C 0.997
12.167V 5.064V 3.294V 4.86V 1556.388 57.4°C 114.4V
CL1 0.114A 14.208A 14.363A 0.001A 121.296 82.078% 1720 39.9 40.76°C 0.979
12.205V 5.081V 3.321V 5.117V 147.783 48.44°C 114.83V
CL2 0.113A 19.673A 0A 0.001A 101.388 81.221% 1518 36.0 40.89°C 0.975
12.204V 5.083V 3.349V 5.13V 124.817 46.02°C 114.84V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.932A 0.001A 67.382 74.882% 1425 34.5 40.21°C 0.962
12.198V 5.093V 3.311V 5.127V 89.98 43.16°C 114.85V
CL4 98.601A 0A 0A 0.001A 1199.913 86.762% 1878 42.4 45.86°C 0.997
12.169V 5.081V 3.319V 5.042V 1383.006 55.69°C 114.45V

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% 8.066A 1.964A 1.974A 0.982A 120.005 89.565% 926 21.3 40.25°C 0.909
12.198V 5.092V 3.344V 5.091V 133.985 44.53°C 229.92V
20% 17.144A 2.947A 2.965A 1.184A 239.97 92.475% 1046 25.2 40.78°C 0.96
12.195V 5.09V 3.339V 5.068V 259.5 45.35°C 229.9V
30% 26.510A 3.44A 3.464A 1.387A 359.252 93.155% 1094 26.8 41.13°C 0.973
12.191V 5.088V 3.335V 5.047V 385.65 46.14°C 229.88V
40% 35.964A 3.934A 3.963A 1.592A 479.532 93.264% 1137 28.2 41.82°C 0.979
12.188V 5.084V 3.331V 5.026V 514.165 47.41°C 229.87V
50% 45.032A 4.921A 4.961A 1.799A 599.206 93.012% 1385 33.6 42.4°C 0.982
12.184V 5.081V 3.326V 5.003V 644.221 48.43°C 229.85V
60% 54.174A 5.91A 5.964A 2A 719.682 92.649% 1481 35.5 42.83°C 0.985
12.181V 5.077V 3.32V 4.981V 776.787 49.5°C 229.83V
70% 63.255A 6.9A 6.969A 2.219A 839.458 92.177% 1612 37.9 43.44°C 0.987
12.179V 5.073V 3.315V 4.957V 910.705 50.51°C 229.82V
80% 72.401A 7.887A 7.976A 2.329A 959.442 91.62% 1795 41.5 43.84°C 0.987
12.177V 5.071V 3.309V 4.938V 1047.206 51.89°C 229.79V
90% 81.869A 8.383A 8.472A 2.44A 1079.267 91.018% 1869 42.4 44.22°C 0.988
12.175V 5.069V 3.305V 4.919V 1185.765 53.22°C 229.78V
100% 91.152A 8.879A 8.999A 3.078A 1199.311 90.311% 1877 42.4 45.67°C 0.989
12.173V 5.068V 3.3V 4.873V 1327.979 55.72°C 229.76V
110% 100.374A 9.871A 10.107A 3.088A 1319.946 89.637% 1880 42.5 46.9°C 0.99
12.171V 5.065V 3.294V 4.857V 1472.558 57.78°C 229.74V
CL1 0.114A 14.207A 14.361A 0.001A 121.292 83.566% 1750 40.2 40.37°C 0.92
12.207V 5.082V 3.321V 5.117V 145.142 49.25°C 229.94V
CL2 0.113A 19.682A 0A 0.001A 101.379 82.83% 1477 35.4 39.6°C 0.898
12.205V 5.08V 3.349V 5.13V 122.393 44.51°C 229.94V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.934A 0.001A 67.381 75.843% 1557 37.1 42.75°C 0.842
12.201V 5.098V 3.311V 5.126V 88.838 45.27°C 229.95V
CL4 98.595A 0A 0A 0.001A 1199.889 90.988% 1869 42.4 45.98°C 0.989
12.170V 5.08V 3.319V 5.042V 1318.736 55.16°C 229.76V

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 1.217A 0.491A 0.492A 0.195A 19.993 67.221% 772 15.3 36.51°C 0.851
12.195V 5.095V 3.35V 5.14V 29.74 39.66°C 114.86V
40W 2.682A 0.687A 0.69A 0.292A 39.997 78.579% 790 16.0 37.37°C 0.925
12.190V 5.094V 3.349V 5.133V 50.899 40.84°C 114.86V
60W 4.143A 0.883A 0.887A 0.39A 59.999 83.436% 830 18.0 38.4°C 0.952
12.197V 5.094V 3.348V 5.126V 71.911 42.03°C 114.85V
80W 5.599A 1.08A 1.084A 0.488A 79.938 85.713% 878 20.0 39.24°C 0.963
12.198V 5.095V 3.348V 5.12V 93.262 43.17°C 114.84V

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 1.218A 0.491A 0.493A 0.195A 20.004 71.906% 829 18.0 36.71°C 0.523
12.198V 5.095V 3.35V 5.139V 29.159 39.82°C 229.94V
40W 2.682A 0.687A 0.69A 0.292A 40.003 79.696% 839 18.7 37.73°C 0.693
12.193V 5.095V 3.349V 5.133V 50.196 41.03°C 229.93V
60W 4.142A 0.883A 0.887A 0.39A 60.003 84.449% 850 18.9 38.59°C 0.794
12.199V 5.094V 3.348V 5.126V 71.054 42.14°C 229.93V
80W 5.600A 1.08A 1.084A 0.488A 79.952 87.119% 886 20.1 39.23°C 0.848
12.200V 5.094V 3.347V 5.119V 91.774 42.97°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load17.69mV16.74mV18.05mV19.87mVPass
20% Load18.10mV17.36mV18.77mV21.01mVPass
30% Load19.18mV17.93mV18.98mV20.95mVPass
40% Load17.89mV18.24mV19.34mV21.63mVPass
50% Load19.02mV18.55mV19.50mV21.63mVPass
60% Load19.69mV18.24mV20.32mV21.78mVPass
70% Load23.05mV21.64mV21.36mV23.64mVPass
80% Load22.38mV21.02mV21.82mV23.23mVPass
90% Load23.92mV20.71mV23.27mV23.38mVPass
100% Load35.31mV23.46mV24.54mV26.42mVPass
110% Load37.97mV26.28mV25.34mV27.25mVPass
Crossload127.03mV23.09mV24.53mV36.67mVPass
Crossload217.58mV18.08mV21.30mV35.20mVPass
Crossload319.44mV15.92mV19.24mV35.62mVPass
Crossload434.11mV21.38mV21.76mV39.73mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load16.65mV16.85mV17.99mV20.03mVPass
20% Load16.81mV17.31mV19.44mV20.13mVPass
30% Load16.91mV18.44mV18.77mV20.80mVPass
40% Load17.58mV19.47mV19.29mV21.68mVPass
50% Load18.25mV17.57mV18.82mV22.14mVPass
60% Load20.73mV19.01mV19.80mV21.84mVPass
70% Load20.62mV19.84mV21.00mV22.56mVPass
80% Load21.45mV20.86mV22.50mV22.66mVPass
90% Load22.32mV19.06mV21.10mV21.83mVPass
100% Load36.85mV24.63mV24.34mV27.45mVPass
110% Load38.13mV24.00mV25.74mV26.98mVPass
Crossload125.78mV24.40mV25.09mV36.74mVPass
Crossload217.22mV19.58mV21.41mV35.36mVPass
Crossload316.29mV14.17mV17.12mV34.22mVPass
Crossload434.80mV21.21mV19.98mV39.14mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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