CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamer Storm PQ1200P
Serial Number
Lab IDGA12002463
  • Report: 24PS2463A
  • Receipt Date: May 21, 2024
  • Test Date: Jun 4, 2024
  • Report Date: Jun 7, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandGamer Storm
Manufacturer (OEM)Helly
SeriesPQ-P
Model NumberPQC00P-FD
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)7.5-15
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

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202010030.3
Watts1201200153.6
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 (600mm) 1 1 16-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm) 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 (450mm+120mm+120mm+120mm) 1 4 18AWG No

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)21.1
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18.1
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: 114.84 V 114.78 V 113.85 V 114.89 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.95 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.420 1.419 1.340 1.422 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.10 % N/A 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.057 W 0.050 W N/A 0.063 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.830 W 6.814 W N/A 6.848 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: 229.85 V 229.79 V 227.70 V 229.93 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: 0.13 % 0.09 % N/A 0.18 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.090 W 0.076 W N/A 0.122 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 23.594 W 23.564 W N/A 23.617 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 67.702% 0.05
5.156V 0.343W 114.83V
2 0.09A 0.464W 74.385% 0.089
5.154V 0.624W 114.83V
3 0.55A 2.828W 82.131% 0.353
5.141V 3.443W 114.84V
4 1A 5.129W 82.082% 0.463
5.129V 6.249W 114.83V
5 1.5A 7.673W 81.992% 0.521
5.115V 9.358W 114.85V
6 3A 15.22W 79.392% 0.585
5.073V 19.171W 114.83V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 59.149% 0.017
5.156V 0.392W 229.84V
2 0.09A 0.464W 68.663% 0.029
5.155V 0.679W 229.85V
3 0.55A 2.828W 81.102% 0.139
5.142V 3.487W 229.84V
4 1A 5.129W 81.766% 0.227
5.129V 6.273W 229.84V
5 1.5A 7.673W 82.422% 0.299
5.115V 9.31W 229.84V
6 3A 15.221W 81.309% 0.402
5.073V 18.719W 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% 8.149A 1.961A 1.971A 0.977A 119.986 88.132% 1207 30.5 40.31°C 0.98
12.074V 5.098V 3.349V 5.119V 136.141 41.84°C 114.81V
20% 17.319A 2.944A 2.96A 1.176A 239.938 91.003% 1391 34.6 40.67°C 0.984
12.070V 5.095V 3.344V 5.103V 263.659 42.36°C 114.77V
30% 26.776A 3.436A 3.457A 1.376A 359.123 91.717% 1431 35.1 41.09°C 0.99
12.065V 5.092V 3.341V 5.087V 391.558 42.99°C 114.73V
40% 36.338A 3.929A 3.955A 1.578A 479.497 91.785% 1497 36.5 41.86°C 0.993
12.062V 5.091V 3.337V 5.071V 522.414 43.88°C 114.7V
50% 45.511A 4.914A 4.951A 1.781A 599.275 91.493% 1582 38.1 42.37°C 0.995
12.058V 5.088V 3.333V 5.055V 655.002 44.64°C 114.65V
60% 54.753A 5.9A 5.951A 1.985A 719.803 90.992% 1670 39.6 42.95°C 0.996
12.054V 5.085V 3.328V 5.037V 791.064 45.35°C 114.62V
70% 63.936A 6.888A 6.954A 2.191A 839.531 90.356% 1760 41.1 43.08°C 0.996
12.050V 5.082V 3.322V 5.02V 929.141 45.9°C 114.57V
80% 73.192A 7.876A 7.959A 2.297A 959.539 89.626% 1839 42.6 43.92°C 0.997
12.046V 5.078V 3.317V 5.006V 1070.598 47.21°C 114.52V
90% 82.781A 8.372A 8.45A 2.404A 1079.353 88.877% 1844 42.7 44.54°C 0.997
12.042V 5.076V 3.313V 4.992V 1214.429 48.15°C 114.48V
100% 92.184A 8.868A 8.974A 3.023A 1199.404 87.963% 1849 42.9 45.92°C 0.997
12.038V 5.074V 3.309V 4.962V 1363.54 50.5°C 114.42V
110% 101.523A 9.859A 10.08A 3.031A 1320.021 86.972% 1852 43 46.9°C 0.997
12.034V 5.071V 3.303V 4.95V 1517.743 51.93°C 114.37V
CL1 0.116A 14.214A 14.441A 0A 121.305 82.896% 1747 40.9 40.08°C 0.983
12.075V 5.08V 3.303V 5.136V 146.336 43.03°C 114.8V
CL2 0.115A 19.662A 0A 0A 101.344 81.679% 1572 38 40.02°C 0.978
12.074V 5.083V 3.347V 5.143V 124.077 41.75°C 114.81V
CL3 0.114A 0A 20.046A 0A 67.383 76% 1640 39.2 40.17°C 0.966
12.075V 5.093V 3.292V 5.143V 88.663 41.47°C 114.83V
CL4 99.692A 0A 0A 0A 1199.954 88.662% 1844 42.7 45.09°C 0.997
12.037V 5.087V 3.342V 5.061V 1353.398 48.53°C 114.43V

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% 8.150A 1.961A 1.971A 0.977A 119.979 89.612% 1183 29.9 40.07°C 0.916
12.072V 5.097V 3.349V 5.119V 133.888 41.17°C 229.83V
20% 17.321A 2.944A 2.961A 1.176A 239.933 92.676% 1399 34.6 40.95°C 0.962
12.068V 5.094V 3.344V 5.103V 258.897 42.24°C 229.8V
30% 26.777A 3.436A 3.458A 1.376A 359.098 93.437% 1424 35 41.2°C 0.975
12.064V 5.092V 3.34V 5.087V 384.319 42.5°C 229.78V
40% 36.339A 3.929A 3.956A 1.578A 479.472 93.645% 1489 36.3 41.77°C 0.98
12.061V 5.09V 3.337V 5.071V 512.003 43.12°C 229.76V
50% 45.513A 4.915A 4.952A 1.781A 599.258 93.559% 1571 38 42.09°C 0.984
12.057V 5.087V 3.332V 5.055V 640.513 43.77°C 229.75V
60% 54.755A 5.901A 5.953A 1.985A 719.788 93.323% 1663 39.4 42.96°C 0.986
12.053V 5.084V 3.326V 5.038V 771.281 44.66°C 229.72V
70% 63.936A 6.889A 6.956A 2.191A 839.517 92.978% 1753 41.1 43.04°C 0.987
12.050V 5.081V 3.321V 5.021V 902.924 44.89°C 229.71V
80% 73.190A 7.876A 7.963A 2.297A 959.526 92.554% 1840 42.7 43.7°C 0.988
12.046V 5.078V 3.315V 5.006V 1036.718 46.03°C 229.68V
90% 82.780A 8.373A 8.453A 2.404A 1079.344 92.137% 1844 42.7 44.74°C 0.989
12.042V 5.076V 3.312V 4.992V 1171.453 47.06°C 229.66V
100% 92.182A 8.869A 8.976A 3.023A 1199.386 91.622% 1849 42.9 45.6°C 0.99
12.038V 5.074V 3.309V 4.963V 1309.059 48.11°C 229.64V
110% 101.519A 9.86A 10.083A 3.03A 1320.016 91.063% 1854 43 46.32°C 0.991
12.034V 5.071V 3.302V 4.95V 1449.576 49.52°C 229.62V
CL1 0.116A 14.214A 14.444A 0A 121.303 84.156% 1785 41.3 41.9°C 0.925
12.075V 5.08V 3.302V 5.136V 144.142 43.52°C 229.82V
CL2 0.115A 19.662A 0A 0A 101.344 83.261% 1597 38.7 40.19°C 0.907
12.074V 5.084V 3.347V 5.143V 121.723 41.54°C 229.83V
CL3 0.114A 0A 20.05A 0A 67.383 76.694% 1664 39.4 40.68°C 0.857
12.074V 5.093V 3.292V 5.143V 87.857 41.75°C 229.83V
CL4 99.690A 0A 0A 0A 1199.939 92.185% 1845 42.8 45.01°C 0.99
12.037V 5.088V 3.342V 5.061V 1301.669 46.83°C 229.65V

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 1.230A 0.49A 0.492A 0.194A 19.995 68.033% 928 21.9 36.63°C 0.871
12.075V 5.099V 3.356V 5.151V 29.39 36.97°C 114.84V
40W 2.707A 0.686A 0.689A 0.291A 39.997 79.237% 1016 24.9 37.14°C 0.934
12.076V 5.1V 3.354V 5.146V 50.478 38.24°C 114.83V
60W 4.184A 0.882A 0.886A 0.389A 59.997 83.07% 1097 27.4 38.78°C 0.957
12.076V 5.1V 3.353V 5.142V 72.226 39.93°C 114.83V
80W 5.657A 1.078A 1.083A 0.487A 79.937 86.176% 1155 29.1 39.53°C 0.969
12.075V 5.1V 3.353V 5.137V 92.76 40.86°C 114.82V

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 1.230A 0.49A 0.492A 0.194A 19.994 68.437% 931 22 36.47°C 0.532
12.073V 5.099V 3.355V 5.151V 29.214 36.79°C 229.84V
40W 2.707A 0.686A 0.689A 0.291A 39.994 79.68% 986 23.8 37.18°C 0.717
12.073V 5.099V 3.354V 5.146V 50.194 37.74°C 229.83V
60W 4.185A 0.882A 0.886A 0.389A 59.995 84.528% 1060 26.4 38.05°C 0.809
12.074V 5.099V 3.353V 5.142V 70.975 38.86°C 229.83V
80W 5.657A 1.078A 1.083A 0.487A 79.932 87.024% 1135 28.5 39.13°C 0.864
12.074V 5.099V 3.353V 5.137V 91.848 40.18°C 229.83V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 40.1 mV 36.4 mV 35.4 mV 30.0 mV Pass
20% Load 39.2 mV 35.9 mV 35.8 mV 30.2 mV Pass
30% Load 39.1 mV 35.8 mV 37.7 mV 31.4 mV Pass
40% Load 39.4 mV 37.4 mV 36.2 mV 31.5 mV Pass
50% Load 39.9 mV 38.3 mV 36.3 mV 31.1 mV Pass
60% Load 42.3 mV 39.0 mV 36.9 mV 31.5 mV Pass
70% Load 44.2 mV 40.0 mV 39.1 mV 32.8 mV Pass
80% Load 43.6 mV 40.9 mV 38.4 mV 33.2 mV Pass
90% Load 45.7 mV 40.9 mV 38.4 mV 33.3 mV Pass
100% Load 52.4 mV 42.5 mV 39.1 mV 33.7 mV Pass
110% Load 55.9 mV 43.0 mV 38.7 mV 35.4 mV Pass
Crossload 1 49.5 mV 38.8 mV 42.1 mV 40.2 mV Pass
Crossload 2 42.4 mV 41.2 mV 36.2 mV 41.5 mV Pass
Crossload 3 39.8 mV 38.3 mV 36.6 mV 41.7 mV Pass
Crossload 4 55.3 mV 44.2 mV 35.1 mV 41.9 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 43.3 mV 40.4 mV 38.8 mV 32.6 mV Pass
20% Load 45.1 mV 40.4 mV 38.9 mV 33.8 mV Pass
30% Load 43.1 mV 39.0 mV 40.7 mV 33.3 mV Pass
40% Load 42.6 mV 40.8 mV 39.3 mV 33.5 mV Pass
50% Load 42.0 mV 42.2 mV 38.9 mV 33.6 mV Pass
60% Load 42.9 mV 42.9 mV 40.1 mV 34.2 mV Pass
70% Load 43.6 mV 44.1 mV 39.0 mV 34.9 mV Pass
80% Load 46.3 mV 43.1 mV 40.7 mV 35.0 mV Pass
90% Load 45.4 mV 45.7 mV 41.3 mV 35.6 mV Pass
100% Load 53.4 mV 45.0 mV 40.8 mV 36.6 mV Pass
110% Load 56.5 mV 49.2 mV 40.9 mV 37.3 mV Pass
Crossload 1 47.3 mV 44.0 mV 47.4 mV 43.7 mV Pass
Crossload 2 42.3 mV 45.0 mV 38.7 mV 44.1 mV Pass
Crossload 3 41.3 mV 42.0 mV 41.7 mV 43.8 mV Pass
Crossload 4 53.1 mV 45.2 mV 39.0 mV 45.5 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Gamer Storm PQ1200P

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