CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamer Storm PQ850G
Serial Number
Lab IDGA85002438
  • Report: 24PS2438A
  • Receipt Date: Sep 4, 2024
  • Test Date: Sep 8, 2024
  • Report Date: Sep 26, 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 NumberPQ850G-FD
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)850
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (D12SH-12)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps2020702.50.3
Watts10084012.53.6
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 (595mm) 1 1 18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (610mm) 2 2 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 4x Y caps, 3x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor MF72 10D-20 (10 Ohm @25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)
2x
APFC MOSFETs
2x Oriental Semiconductor OSG55R140F (550V, 14.5A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.14Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode
1x G3S06510A (650V, 10A @ 155°C)
Bulk Cap(s)
1x Nippon Chemicon (400V, 680uF @ 105°C, KMW)
Main Switchers
2x Perfect PTA28N50 (500V, 18A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 210mOhm)
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 4x Fuxin Semiconductor FXN0204C (40V, 210A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 2.0mOhm)
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),
1x Nippon Chemi-Con (2-5,000 @ 105°C, KZE)
3x Rubycon (4-10,000 @ 105°C, YXJ)
1x Rubycon (4-10,000 @ 105°C, YXF)
1x Rubycon (3-6,000 @ 105°C,ZLQ)
Polymer: 33x Apaq , 2x Jamicon,

Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7527RA (OVD, PGO, UVD, OCD)
Fan Model Yate Loon D12SH-12 (120mm, 12V, 0.30A, Sleeve Bearing Fan)
5VSB
High Side Rectifier
P6SMB (220V, 1A)
Standby PWM Controller Excelliance MOS EM8569C

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)23.8
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)20.8
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: 114.86 V 114.80 V 113.85 V 114.92 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.98 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.420 1.418 1.340 1.422 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.16 % 0.10 % N/A 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.058 W 0.050 W N/A 0.068 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 7.738 W 7.718 W N/A 7.757 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: 229.86 V 229.75 V 227.70 V 229.91 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: 1.418 1.417 1.340 1.420 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.11 % N/A 0.21 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.094 W 0.073 W N/A 0.118 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 26.330 W 26.307 W N/A 26.353 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 65.963% 0.045
5.16V 0.352W 114.86V
2 0.09A 0.464W 73.811% 0.079
5.159V 0.629W 114.86V
3 0.55A 2.831W 81.655% 0.32
5.146V 3.467W 114.85V
4 1A 5.134W 82.066% 0.422
5.134V 6.256W 114.84V
5 1.5A 7.681W 82.079% 0.467
5.12V 9.358W 114.84V
6 2.501A 12.733W 80.664% 0.521
5.092V 15.785W 114.84V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 59.703% 0.015
5.16V 0.389W 229.85V
2 0.09A 0.464W 68.254% 0.026
5.159V 0.68W 229.85V
3 0.55A 2.831W 80.545% 0.126
5.146V 3.515W 229.85V
4 1A 5.134W 81.136% 0.207
5.134V 6.328W 229.85V
5 1.5A 7.681W 81.806% 0.274
5.121V 9.389W 229.84V
6 2.5A 12.734W 82.153% 0.343
5.093V 15.5W 229.84V

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% 5.183A 1.976A 1.976A 0.976A 84.997 86.928% 911 22.5 40.49°C 0.973
12.233V 5.06V 3.34V 5.124V 97.78 44.72°C 114.82V
20% 11.372A 2.966A 2.968A 1.175A 169.915 90.333% 971 24.7 40.55°C 0.979
12.225V 5.056V 3.335V 5.108V 188.099 45.13°C 114.79V
30% 17.916A 3.463A 3.467A 1.374A 254.923 91.162% 1068 28.0 41.27°C 0.987
12.217V 5.053V 3.332V 5.093V 279.636 46.32°C 114.77V
40% 24.476A 3.96A 3.966A 1.576A 340.024 91.215% 1195 31.4 41.6°C 0.992
12.208V 5.05V 3.328V 5.078V 372.774 47.24°C 114.74V
50% 30.685A 4.955A 4.967A 1.778A 424.847 90.834% 1337 34.8 42.2°C 0.994
12.200V 5.046V 3.322V 5.062V 467.721 48.23°C 114.71V
60% 36.879A 5.952A 5.97A 1.982A 509.388 90.274% 1492 37.8 42.81°C 0.995
12.191V 5.041V 3.317V 5.046V 564.267 49.31°C 114.68V
70% 43.144A 6.95A 6.977A 2.187A 594.696 89.541% 1693 41.8 43.2°C 0.996
12.182V 5.037V 3.312V 5.03V 664.16 50.3°C 114.64V
80% 49.419A 7.948A 7.985A 2.293A 679.506 88.724% 1900 45.1 43.94°C 0.997
12.174V 5.032V 3.306V 5.016V 765.862 52.01°C 114.62V
90% 56.093A 8.45A 8.478A 2.399A 764.931 87.91% 1913 45.6 44.29°C 0.997
12.166V 5.029V 3.302V 5.003V 870.127 53.39°C 114.59V
100% 62.708A 8.952A 9.003A 2.505A 849.619 87.036% 1916 45.7 45.64°C 0.997
12.158V 5.026V 3.299V 4.99V 976.171 55.73°C 114.55V
110% 69.075A 9.955A 10.113A 2.511A 935.011 85.864% 1916 45.7 46.95°C 0.998
12.150V 5.022V 3.293V 4.979V 1088.951 57.78°C 114.52V
CL1 0.113A 11.955A 12.006A 0A 101.277 83.636% 1053 27.6 41.25°C 0.985
12.222V 5.035V 3.306V 5.135V 121.095 51.09°C 114.81V
CL2 0.113A 19.867A 0A 0A 101.325 82.346% 1040 27.3 40.06°C 0.985
12.226V 5.031V 3.336V 5.139V 123.049 50.9°C 114.82V
CL3 0.113A 0A 20.057A 0A 67.378 76.107% 1037 27.2 41.29°C 0.971
12.226V 5.055V 3.291V 5.139V 88.531 49.36°C 114.83V
CL4 69.806A 0A 0A 0A 849.456 87.797% 1923 45.8 45.89°C 0.997
12.169V 5.05V 3.331V 5.074V 967.527 53.82°C 114.56V

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% 5.184A 1.976A 1.976A 0.976A 85.005 88.234% 941 23.6 40.28°C 0.861
12.232V 5.06V 3.341V 5.123V 96.34 44.49°C 229.83V
20% 11.375A 2.967A 2.968A 1.175A 169.945 91.74% 1001 25.9 40.56°C 0.94
12.223V 5.056V 3.336V 5.108V 185.247 45.1°C 229.81V
30% 17.920A 3.463A 3.466A 1.375A 254.954 92.713% 1087 28.5 41.14°C 0.961
12.215V 5.053V 3.332V 5.093V 274.995 46.18°C 229.79V
40% 24.479A 3.961A 3.966A 1.576A 340.046 92.899% 1183 31.2 41.81°C 0.972
12.208V 5.05V 3.328V 5.078V 366.035 47.38°C 229.78V
50% 30.688A 4.956A 4.966A 1.778A 424.888 92.718% 1346 35.0 42.41°C 0.977
12.199V 5.045V 3.323V 5.062V 458.26 48.44°C 229.77V
60% 36.882A 5.952A 5.969A 1.982A 509.412 92.373% 1472 37.5 42.68°C 0.981
12.190V 5.041V 3.318V 5.046V 551.47 49.33°C 229.75V
70% 43.148A 6.951A 6.976A 2.188A 594.739 91.886% 1714 42.0 43.45°C 0.983
12.182V 5.036V 3.312V 5.029V 647.261 50.54°C 229.74V
80% 49.428A 7.95A 7.985A 2.293A 679.572 91.338% 1896 44.8 43.96°C 0.984
12.173V 5.031V 3.306V 5.015V 744.021 52.07°C 229.73V
90% 56.106A 8.453A 8.479A 2.399A 765.004 90.828% 1908 45.3 44.76°C 0.986
12.165V 5.028V 3.302V 5.002V 842.247 53.78°C 229.71V
100% 62.727A 8.956A 9.004A 2.506A 849.72 90.213% 1913 45.6 45.77°C 0.987
12.156V 5.025V 3.298V 4.989V 941.907 55.83°C 229.69V
110% 69.096A 9.96A 10.114A 2.512A 935.1 89.46% 1914 45.6 46.53°C 0.989
12.147V 5.02V 3.292V 4.977V 1045.276 57.42°C 229.68V
CL1 0.113A 11.958A 12.008A 0A 101.284 84.758% 1050 27.5 40.62°C 0.896
12.222V 5.034V 3.306V 5.129V 119.5 48.56°C 229.82V
CL2 0.113A 19.873A 0A 0A 101.328 83.454% 1054 26.5 41.39°C 0.899
12.226V 5.029V 3.335V 5.135V 121.419 48.64°C 229.82V
CL3 0.113A 0A 20.06A 0A 67.38 77.313% 1033 26.9 41.22°C 0.843
12.226V 5.055V 3.29V 5.135V 87.152 47.46°C 229.83V
CL4 69.812A 0A 0A 0A 849.563 90.9% 1918 45.7 45.82°C 0.987
12.169V 5.051V 3.33V 5.07V 934.615 67.74°C 229.69V

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 1.212A 0.494A 0.493A 0.194A 19.993 70.857% 825 19.4 36.53°C 0.865
12.239V 5.065V 3.347V 5.153V 28.218 39.71°C 114.83V
40W 2.671A 0.691A 0.69A 0.291A 39.994 81.186% 839 20.4 37.37°C 0.938
12.237V 5.064V 3.346V 5.148V 49.263 40.67°C 114.83V
60W 4.130A 0.888A 0.888A 0.389A 59.994 85.228% 864 21.1 38.27°C 0.962
12.236V 5.063V 3.344V 5.143V 70.392 41.81°C 114.83V
80W 5.582A 1.086A 1.086A 0.487A 79.926 87.063% 893 22.0 39.47°C 0.971
12.234V 5.062V 3.343V 5.138V 91.803 43.44°C 114.81V

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 1.214A 0.494A 0.493A 0.194A 19.997 70.848% 765 16.5 36.8°C 0.527
12.238V 5.065V 3.348V 5.153V 28.225 39.86°C 229.85V
40W 2.672A 0.691A 0.69A 0.291A 39.998 81.667% 801 18.3 37.58°C 0.695
12.236V 5.064V 3.346V 5.148V 48.978 40.93°C 229.84V
60W 4.130A 0.889A 0.888A 0.389A 59.999 86.154% 839 20.4 38.57°C 0.793
12.235V 5.063V 3.345V 5.143V 69.642 42.1°C 229.84V
80W 5.584A 1.086A 1.086A 0.487A 79.941 88.438% 879 21.5 39.45°C 0.849
12.233V 5.062V 3.344V 5.138V 90.394 43.22°C 229.83V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load16.83mV11.39mV11.95mV6.67mVPass
20% Load15.65mV11.60mV13.64mV6.62mVPass
30% Load16.21mV12.83mV14.26mV7.34mVPass
40% Load17.03mV13.24mV14.47mV7.85mVPass
50% Load18.05mV13.80mV15.39mV8.05mVPass
60% Load17.75mV14.73mV17.85mV8.37mVPass
70% Load18.72mV16.17mV17.13mV9.34mVPass
80% Load21.89mV16.12mV19.03mV10.16mVPass
90% Load17.80mV16.63mV20.88mV10.47mVPass
100% Load29.82mV19.01mV22.24mV12.97mVPass
110% Load31.26mV19.97mV24.71mV14.15mVPass
Crossload123.24mV15.37mV16.51mV21.65mVPass
Crossload218.67mV18.17mV15.08mV7.13mVPass
Crossload317.18mV16.83mV16.06mV7.44mVPass
Crossload429.83mV18.24mV20.02mV24.81mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load16.78mV14.68mV13.75mV8.21mVPass
20% Load16.11mV13.60mV13.85mV7.64mVPass
30% Load18.11mV14.93mV14.77mV9.03mVPass
40% Load16.78mV14.27mV15.80mV8.98mVPass
50% Load18.00mV15.40mV16.88mV9.18mVPass
60% Load17.95mV16.68mV17.70mV9.70mVPass
70% Load18.67mV17.04mV18.57mV10.42mVPass
80% Load21.38mV17.40mV21.86mV11.34mVPass
90% Load19.69mV16.17mV19.39mV10.16mVPass
100% Load29.02mV19.17mV21.08mV11.99mVPass
110% Load30.31mV18.67mV22.41mV11.43mVPass
Crossload121.40mV13.42mV15.58mV20.56mVPass
Crossload217.34mV16.01mV13.90mV18.57mVPass
Crossload316.83mV14.42mV16.16mV18.63mVPass
Crossload427.33mV16.11mV19.48mV23.51mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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