CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamer Storm PQ1000G
Serial Number
Lab IDGA10002440
  • Report: 24PS2440A
  • Receipt Date: Sep 4, 2024
  • Test Date: Sep 9, 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 NumberPQA00G-FD
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)12-6
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1000
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA1225M12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps20208330.3
Watts120996153.6
Total Max. Power (W)1000

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 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 OSG55R140H (550V, 14.5A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.14Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode
1x G3S06510A (650V, 10A @ 155°C)
Bulk Cap(s)
1x Nichicon (400V, 820uF @ 105°C, GL)
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)20.9
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.9

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.06 V 115.02 V 113.85 V 115.10 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 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: 0.041 W 0.006 W N/A 0.065 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.437 W 6.357 W N/A 6.516 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: 231.00 V 230.90 V 227.70 V 231.05 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: 0.17 % 0.14 % N/A 0.26 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.092 W 0.079 W N/A 0.132 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 21.494 W 21.317 W N/A 21.699 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 0.231W 67.414% 0.05
5.132V 0.343W 114.89V
2 0.09A 0.462W 71.818% 0.092
5.13V 0.643W 114.88V
3 0.55A 2.81W 82.263% 0.348
5.109V 3.416W 114.86V
4 1A 5.089W 82.487% 0.452
5.089V 6.17W 114.87V
5 1.5A 7.6W 81.038% 0.51
5.067V 9.378W 114.86V
6 3A 14.993W 79.207% 0.565
4.998V 18.929W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231W 57.659% 0.017
5.132V 0.401W 229.94V
2 0.09A 0.462W 66.874% 0.03
5.13V 0.691W 229.94V
3 0.55A 2.81W 80.416% 0.141
5.109V 3.494W 229.94V
4 1A 5.089W 81.118% 0.229
5.089V 6.274W 229.94V
5 1.5A 7.6W 80.885% 0.303
5.067V 9.396W 229.94V
6 3A 14.993W 79.911% 0.404
4.998V 18.763W 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% 6.419A 1.958A 1.986A 0.985A 99.971 87.196% 913 21.0 40.22°C 0.973
12.209V 5.107V 3.323V 5.075V 114.651 44.45°C 114.83V
20% 13.846A 2.939A 2.982A 1.187A 199.906 90.391% 957 22.6 40.7°C 0.985
12.207V 5.104V 3.32V 5.054V 221.157 45.25°C 114.8V
30% 21.623A 3.43A 3.482A 1.39A 299.941 91.242% 1005 24.0 41.4°C 0.989
12.205V 5.102V 3.316V 5.035V 328.733 46.44°C 114.77V
40% 29.350A 3.922A 3.983A 1.595A 399.392 91.358% 1087 26.4 41.75°C 0.992
12.204V 5.1V 3.313V 5.014V 437.173 47.41°C 114.74V
50% 36.764A 4.905A 4.985A 1.803A 499.149 91.047% 1209 29.7 42.08°C 0.994
12.204V 5.097V 3.31V 4.993V 548.231 48.16°C 114.7V
60% 44.244A 5.89A 5.99A 2A 599.683 90.516% 1486 35.6 42.76°C 0.995
12.204V 5.095V 3.306V 4.971V 662.519 49.32°C 114.66V
70% 51.654A 6.876A 6.998A 2.223A 699.524 89.887% 1571 37.6 43.11°C 0.996
12.204V 5.091V 3.302V 4.948V 778.229 50.16°C 114.63V
80% 59.120A 7.861A 8.005A 2.332A 799.489 89.136% 1697 39.8 43.89°C 0.997
12.206V 5.088V 3.297V 4.931V 896.94 51.89°C 114.61V
90% 66.923A 8.356A 8.499A 2.442A 899.253 88.389% 1814 42.1 44.57°C 0.997
12.205V 5.086V 3.294V 4.914V 1017.381 53.66°C 114.56V
100% 74.515A 8.852A 9.024A 3.079A 999.246 87.518% 1895 42.7 45.59°C 0.997
12.207V 5.083V 3.291V 4.872V 1141.778 55.66°C 114.52V
110% 82.027A 9.839A 10.131A 3.088A 1099.883 86.547% 1905 43.1 47.06°C 0.997
12.210V 5.082V 3.286V 4.857V 1270.808 57.93°C 114.49V
CL1 0.113A 14.177A 14.416A 0A 121.288 82.309% 1692 39.8 42.55°C 0.98
12.237V 5.093V 3.309V 5.095V 147.357 47.88°C 114.83V
CL2 0.113A 19.65A 0A 0A 101.378 81.285% 1472 35.4 40.27°C 0.976
12.226V 5.089V 3.326V 5.109V 124.72 44.5°C 114.83V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.968A 0.001A 67.38 75.229% 1543 36.8 41.73°C 0.964
12.217V 5.111V 3.305V 5.106V 89.567 43.99°C 114.85V
CL4 81.950A 0A 0A 0.001A 999.851 88.288% 1753 40.2 46.86°C 0.997
12.201V 5.098V 3.303V 5.036V 1132.488 53.97°C 114.52V

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% 6.422A 1.958A 1.986A 0.985A 99.996 88.747% 916 21.0 40.14°C 0.894
12.208V 5.107V 3.323V 5.074V 112.674 44.35°C 229.93V
20% 13.850A 2.939A 2.983A 1.187A 199.948 92.099% 975 23.0 40.74°C 0.954
12.205V 5.104V 3.319V 5.053V 217.102 45.29°C 229.91V
30% 21.631A 3.431A 3.484A 1.391A 299.999 93.045% 1015 24.4 41.19°C 0.971
12.202V 5.101V 3.316V 5.034V 322.423 46.25°C 229.89V
40% 29.369A 3.922A 3.985A 1.596A 399.573 93.266% 1118 27.7 41.73°C 0.978
12.202V 5.1V 3.313V 5.013V 428.422 47.4°C 229.88V
50% 36.781A 4.906A 4.987A 1.803A 499.292 93.19% 1229 30.3 42.22°C 0.982
12.201V 5.097V 3.309V 4.991V 535.781 48.31°C 229.86V
60% 44.254A 5.891A 5.991A 2A 599.789 92.933% 1479 35.4 42.61°C 0.985
12.203V 5.094V 3.305V 4.97V 645.372 49.19°C 229.86V
70% 51.667A 6.877A 6.999A 2.224A 699.589 92.594% 1574 37.7 43.01°C 0.987
12.203V 5.091V 3.301V 4.947V 755.544 50.06°C 229.83V
80% 59.147A 7.862A 8.007A 2.333A 799.577 92.238% 1703 39.8 43.88°C 0.988
12.201V 5.087V 3.297V 4.93V 866.869 51.89°C 229.81V
90% 66.942A 8.358A 8.501A 2.443A 899.37 91.822% 1823 42.2 45.45°C 0.989
12.203V 5.085V 3.293V 4.912V 979.487 54.57°C 229.79V
100% 74.542A 8.852A 9.028A 3.081A 999.379 91.266% 1897 42.8 45.81°C 0.99
12.204V 5.083V 3.29V 4.869V 1095.014 55.84°C 229.78V
110% 82.068A 9.841A 10.135A 3.09A 1099.991 90.679% 1906 43.1 46.61°C 0.99
12.205V 5.081V 3.285V 4.855V 1213.06 57.48°C 229.75V
CL1 0.115A 14.18A 14.42A 0A 121.3 83.834% 1683 39.7 41.6°C 0.925
12.234V 5.092V 3.308V 5.095V 144.689 47.61°C 229.93V
CL2 0.113A 19.648A 0A 0A 101.38 82.976% 1418 34.3 40.26°C 0.905
12.221V 5.089V 3.325V 5.109V 122.18 44.07°C 229.94V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.971A 0.001A 67.382 76.522% 1534 36.6 42.32°C 0.858
12.216V 5.112V 3.305V 5.106V 88.048 44.27°C 229.94V
CL4 81.998A 0A 0A 0.001A 999.846 92.027% 1714 39.9 45.18°C 0.989
12.194V 5.097V 3.302V 5.036V 1086.477 52.09°C 229.79V

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 0.489A 0.496A 0.195A 19.997 68.311% 764 14.9 36.52°C 0.866
12.200V 5.11V 3.327V 5.121V 29.271 39.58°C 114.86V
40W 2.680A 0.685A 0.695A 0.293A 39.998 79.217% 789 16.0 37.68°C 0.932
12.199V 5.109V 3.326V 5.115V 50.493 40.88°C 114.84V
60W 4.139A 0.881A 0.893A 0.391A 59.994 83.87% 831 18.1 38.62°C 0.956
12.207V 5.109V 3.325V 5.108V 71.534 42.14°C 114.84V
80W 5.595A 1.077A 1.092A 0.49A 79.925 86.168% 857 19.0 39.48°C 0.965
12.208V 5.108V 3.324V 5.101V 92.754 43.47°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 0.489A 0.496A 0.195A 19.997 68.979% 738 13.7 36.59°C 0.546
12.198V 5.11V 3.327V 5.121V 28.99 39.65°C 229.94V
40W 2.680A 0.685A 0.694A 0.293A 39.998 80.503% 785 15.7 37.18°C 0.717
12.197V 5.109V 3.326V 5.114V 49.687 40.44°C 229.94V
60W 4.140A 0.881A 0.893A 0.392A 59.998 85.039% 819 17.3 38.54°C 0.812
12.205V 5.109V 3.325V 5.108V 70.555 42.11°C 229.93V
80W 5.596A 1.077A 1.092A 0.49A 79.943 87.56% 856 19.0 39.37°C 0.863
12.207V 5.109V 3.324V 5.101V 91.3 43.21°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load20.26mV14.84mV18.56mV15.90mVPass
20% Load20.26mV18.55mV18.31mV16.67mVPass
30% Load18.87mV15.20mV18.36mV17.08mVPass
40% Load19.64mV16.43mV18.51mV18.02mVPass
50% Load21.14mV17.57mV18.82mV18.58mVPass
60% Load19.54mV17.41mV18.72mV18.17mVPass
70% Load19.75mV16.38mV18.67mV18.89mVPass
80% Load19.13mV16.90mV17.27mV17.44mVPass
90% Load23.41mV18.45mV19.13mV18.53mVPass
100% Load36.02mV22.50mV20.11mV21.46mVPass
110% Load38.17mV22.61mV21.29mV22.75mVPass
Crossload130.17mV19.83mV21.21mV31.17mVPass
Crossload219.49mV18.65mV18.67mV30.51mVPass
Crossload319.90mV18.80mV19.03mV29.83mVPass
Crossload436.11mV20.43mV18.75mV33.02mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load19.49mV14.99mV16.96mV16.05mVPass
20% Load19.03mV16.02mV18.93mV16.93mVPass
30% Load18.10mV15.71mV18.67mV16.72mVPass
40% Load18.46mV15.41mV18.72mV17.29mVPass
50% Load19.08mV16.12mV18.88mV18.38mVPass
60% Load18.05mV15.46mV17.17mV16.98mVPass
70% Load17.58mV16.07mV16.55mV16.98mVPass
80% Load21.19mV18.13mV18.56mV18.17mVPass
90% Load19.95mV17.62mV18.05mV17.70mVPass
100% Load35.29mV22.66mV21.23mV21.02mVPass
110% Load37.26mV21.65mV20.21mV22.25mVPass
Crossload128.67mV18.92mV21.21mV31.20mVPass
Crossload214.54mV15.04mV16.45mV28.54mVPass
Crossload318.15mV16.54mV18.05mV29.68mVPass
Crossload435.10mV19.64mV19.53mV32.26mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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