CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamer Storm PQ1000P
Serial Number
Lab IDGA10002468
  • Report: 24PS2468A
  • Receipt Date: May 21, 2024
  • Test Date: Jun 7, 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 NumberPQA00P-FD
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)6-12
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 (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) 1 4 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)20.5
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)17.4
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3.1

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.84 V 114.74 V 113.85 V 114.93 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.97 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.03 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.423 1.421 1.340 1.425 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.11 % N/A 0.29 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.058 W 0.051 W N/A 0.066 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.719 W 6.701 W N/A 6.737 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.009 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.87 V 229.75 V 227.70 V 229.98 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 49.98 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.01 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.419 1.417 1.340 1.421 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.14 % 0.09 % N/A 0.26 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.092 W 0.074 W N/A 0.113 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 23.231 W 23.202 W N/A 23.260 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 63.691% 0.036
5.165V 0.24W 114.84V
2 0.09A 0.465W 75.356% 0.09
5.163V 0.617W 114.84V
3 0.55A 2.832W 82.077% 0.356
5.149V 3.45W 114.84V
4 1A 5.137W 82.236% 0.462
5.136V 6.247W 114.84V
5 1.5A 7.684W 81.957% 0.518
5.122V 9.376W 114.84V
6 3A 15.236W 79.312% 0.572
5.078V 19.21W 114.84V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 59.972% 0.017
5.164V 0.387W 229.85V
2 0.09A 0.465W 68.468% 0.029
5.163V 0.679W 229.85V
3 0.55A 2.832W 80.952% 0.142
5.149V 3.498W 229.84V
4 1A 5.137W 81.581% 0.231
5.136V 6.297W 229.84V
5 1.5A 7.684W 81.82% 0.304
5.122V 9.391W 229.84V
6 3A 15.236W 80.871% 0.403
5.079V 18.84W 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% 6.498A 1.965A 1.989A 0.975A 99.98 88.686% 859 19.5 40.52°C 0.969
12.062V 5.089V 3.318V 5.127V 112.736 42.28°C 114.81V
20% 14.018A 2.948A 2.986A 1.174A 199.921 91.691% 891 20.4 40.54°C 0.986
12.058V 5.087V 3.315V 5.112V 218.038 44.76°C 114.78V
30% 21.897A 3.441A 3.487A 1.373A 299.968 92.216% 945 22.6 41.37°C 0.989
12.053V 5.086V 3.312V 5.098V 325.291 47.66°C 114.75V
40% 29.739A 3.934A 3.988A 1.574A 399.471 92.179% 999 24.4 41.62°C 0.992
12.047V 5.083V 3.31V 5.083V 433.365 50.83°C 114.72V
50% 37.258A 4.92A 4.991A 1.776A 499.205 91.894% 1087 27.2 42.45°C 0.995
12.043V 5.081V 3.306V 5.068V 543.244 54.19°C 114.68V
60% 44.853A 5.908A 5.995A 1.979A 599.738 91.4% 1149 29 42.58°C 0.996
12.038V 5.078V 3.303V 5.053V 656.167 56.84°C 114.64V
70% 52.385A 6.896A 7.002A 2.184A 699.472 90.827% 1402 34.7 43.1°C 0.997
12.033V 5.076V 3.299V 5.037V 770.121 58.68°C 114.61V
80% 59.992A 7.884A 8.009A 2.289A 799.485 90.146% 1497 36.5 43.85°C 0.997
12.028V 5.073V 3.296V 5.024V 886.874 61.04°C 114.57V
90% 67.940A 8.38A 8.501A 2.394A 899.291 89.435% 1587 38.3 44.56°C 0.998
12.023V 5.071V 3.293V 5.012V 1005.528 64.01°C 114.53V
100% 75.694A 8.876A 9.023A 3.01A 999.319 88.604% 1701 40.2 45.93°C 0.998
12.018V 5.069V 3.291V 4.984V 1127.849 67.18°C 114.5V
110% 83.381A 9.868A 10.128A 3.016A 1099.93 87.653% 1826 42.3 46.76°C 0.998
12.012V 5.067V 3.288V 4.973V 1254.864 70.72°C 114.45V
CL1 0.115A 14.239A 14.496A 0A 121.297 84.848% 1489 36.3 40.85°C 0.976
12.067V 5.071V 3.29V 5.143V 142.959 53.93°C 114.8V
CL2 0.115A 19.696A 0A 0A 101.338 83.606% 1201 30.3 40.19°C 0.971
12.066V 5.075V 3.312V 5.15V 121.208 48.72°C 114.81V
CL3 0.114A 0A 20.068A 0A 67.381 78.209% 1402 34.7 40.96°C 0.959
12.066V 5.086V 3.289V 5.15V 86.157 45.03°C 114.82V
CL4 83.231A 0A 0A 0A 999.886 89.222% 1510 36.9 45.22°C 0.998
12.014V 5.084V 3.31V 5.084V 1120.682 62.79°C 114.51V

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% 6.499A 1.965A 1.989A 0.975A 99.985 89.712% 858 19.5 40.62°C 0.901
12.062V 5.088V 3.317V 5.127V 111.448 41.04°C 229.83V
20% 14.019A 2.949A 2.987A 1.174A 199.929 92.897% 900 20.9 40.84°C 0.954
12.057V 5.086V 3.314V 5.112V 215.214 42.01°C 229.81V
30% 21.898A 3.442A 3.487A 1.373A 299.973 93.735% 938 22.3 41.02°C 0.971
12.053V 5.084V 3.312V 5.098V 320.021 42.84°C 229.8V
40% 29.736A 3.935A 3.984A 1.57A 399.418 93.926% 993 24.1 41.62°C 0.978
12.047V 5.082V 3.31V 5.083V 425.245 44.11°C 229.78V
50% 37.258A 4.921A 4.99A 1.776A 499.21 93.883% 1083 27 42.17°C 0.982
12.043V 5.08V 3.306V 5.068V 531.735 45.83°C 229.76V
60% 44.851A 5.91A 5.995A 1.979A 599.74 93.612% 1151 29.1 42.73°C 0.985
12.039V 5.077V 3.303V 5.052V 640.664 47.06°C 229.75V
70% 52.385A 6.898A 7.001A 2.184A 699.473 93.297% 1405 34.7 43.06°C 0.987
12.033V 5.075V 3.3V 5.037V 749.727 48.31°C 229.74V
80% 59.991A 7.886A 8.008A 2.289A 799.482 92.895% 1492 36.5 43.9°C 0.989
12.028V 5.071V 3.296V 5.024V 860.626 49.92°C 229.72V
90% 67.939A 8.382A 8.5A 2.394A 899.301 92.509% 1582 38.1 44.04°C 0.99
12.023V 5.07V 3.294V 5.012V 972.121 51.6°C 229.7V
100% 75.695A 8.879A 9.023A 3.01A 999.332 92.027% 1709 40.4 45.53°C 0.991
12.018V 5.068V 3.291V 4.983V 1085.916 54.17°C 229.68V
110% 83.382A 9.871A 10.127A 3.017A 1099.938 91.509% 1823 42.3 46.37°C 0.991
12.013V 5.065V 3.288V 4.973V 1202.001 56.26°C 229.67V
CL1 0.115A 14.241A 14.494A 0A 121.298 85.594% 1485 36.3 41.13°C 0.926
12.067V 5.07V 3.291V 5.142V 141.713 45.71°C 229.82V
CL2 0.115A 19.699A 0A 0A 101.342 84.553% 1219 30.5 40.76°C 0.91
12.066V 5.074V 3.312V 5.15V 119.854 43.63°C 229.83V
CL3 0.115A 0A 20.065A 0A 67.382 78.809% 1226 30.7 40.2°C 0.865
12.066V 5.086V 3.289V 5.149V 85.501 42.24°C 229.84V
CL4 83.232A 0A 0A 0A 999.902 92.598% 1479 36.3 44.69°C 0.991
12.013V 5.083V 3.31V 5.084V 1079.832 51.8°C 229.68V

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 0.491A 0.497A 0.194A 19.993 70.888% 708 12.4 36.24°C 0.87
12.060V 5.091V 3.322V 5.158V 28.204 39.07°C 114.84V
40W 2.710A 0.687A 0.696A 0.291A 39.995 81.21% 739 14.3 37.25°C 0.93
12.063V 5.091V 3.321V 5.154V 49.249 39.14°C 114.82V
60W 4.188A 0.884A 0.894A 0.388A 59.995 85.561% 783 16.2 38.55°C 0.952
12.063V 5.091V 3.32V 5.149V 70.118 40.02°C 114.83V
80W 5.662A 1.08A 1.093A 0.486A 79.931 87.963% 812 17.1 39°C 0.96
12.062V 5.09V 3.319V 5.144V 90.868 41°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 1.230A 0.491A 0.497A 0.194A 19.993 70.876% 708 12.4 36°C 0.568
12.061V 5.089V 3.322V 5.158V 28.207 36.14°C 229.84V
40W 2.710A 0.688A 0.696A 0.291A 39.995 81.7% 736 14.3 37.02°C 0.741
12.064V 5.089V 3.321V 5.153V 48.955 37.12°C 229.84V
60W 4.188A 0.884A 0.894A 0.388A 59.995 86.104% 767 16 38°C 0.826
12.063V 5.09V 3.32V 5.149V 69.678 38.08°C 229.84V
80W 5.663A 1.08A 1.093A 0.486A 79.933 88.53% 796 17.1 39.09°C 0.873
12.062V 5.089V 3.319V 5.144V 90.289 39.28°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 39.1 mV 35.8 mV 33.5 mV 30.3 mV Pass
20% Load 37.6 mV 37.1 mV 36.1 mV 31.7 mV Pass
30% Load 36.9 mV 36.0 mV 32.4 mV 29.9 mV Pass
40% Load 36.9 mV 37.6 mV 34.5 mV 30.4 mV Pass
50% Load 38.0 mV 37.5 mV 34.5 mV 30.8 mV Pass
60% Load 34.2 mV 31.7 mV 30.2 mV 27.3 mV Pass
70% Load 34.1 mV 33.2 mV 29.7 mV 27.7 mV Pass
80% Load 36.6 mV 35.7 mV 32.1 mV 28.3 mV Pass
90% Load 37.0 mV 35.1 mV 31.9 mV 28.5 mV Pass
100% Load 42.1 mV 37.2 mV 33.8 mV 30.7 mV Pass
110% Load 43.7 mV 39.6 mV 33.1 mV 30.4 mV Pass
Crossload 1 40.1 mV 37.2 mV 37.6 mV 39.6 mV Pass
Crossload 2 36.8 mV 38.1 mV 34.9 mV 38.4 mV Pass
Crossload 3 36.1 mV 35.7 mV 33.4 mV 39.1 mV Pass
Crossload 4 43.4 mV 36.7 mV 33.6 mV 39.8 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 35.5 mV 34.1 mV 31.5 mV 28.8 mV Pass
20% Load 35.7 mV 35.1 mV 32.4 mV 29.0 mV Pass
30% Load 34.6 mV 33.4 mV 34.1 mV 29.0 mV Pass
40% Load 35.6 mV 34.5 mV 32.7 mV 29.4 mV Pass
50% Load 38.4 mV 36.1 mV 34.3 mV 30.8 mV Pass
60% Load 36.7 mV 34.7 mV 33.4 mV 29.2 mV Pass
70% Load 36.5 mV 35.8 mV 32.2 mV 29.3 mV Pass
80% Load 37.6 mV 36.9 mV 34.2 mV 29.9 mV Pass
90% Load 37.4 mV 35.9 mV 32.7 mV 29.7 mV Pass
100% Load 46.0 mV 37.5 mV 33.7 mV 31.9 mV Pass
110% Load 44.4 mV 37.5 mV 34.6 mV 31.1 mV Pass
Crossload 1 38.0 mV 38.1 mV 35.5 mV 39.9 mV Pass
Crossload 2 35.6 mV 39.9 mV 35.1 mV 37.7 mV Pass
Crossload 3 36.5 mV 36.3 mV 33.3 mV 40.2 mV Pass
Crossload 4 43.2 mV 36.4 mV 31.9 mV 40.6 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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