CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamer Storm PQ850P
Serial Number
Lab IDGA85002472
  • Report: 24PS2472A
  • Receipt Date: Aug 21, 2024
  • Test Date: Sep 11, 2024
  • Report Date: Sep 12, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandGamer Storm
Manufacturer (OEM)Helly
SeriesPQ-P
Model NumberPQ850P-FD
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)5-10
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)850
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA1225M12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202070.830.3
Watts120849.6153.6
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 (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)21.4
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18.3
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: 115.07 V 115.04 V 113.85 V 115.11 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 0.18 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.046 W -0.006 W N/A 0.079 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.349 W 6.189 W N/A 6.512 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: 231.02 V 230.93 V 227.70 V 231.09 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: 0.087 W 0.053 W N/A 0.134 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 21.116 W 20.863 W N/A 21.366 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 67.53% 0.051
5.16V 0.344W 114.87V
2 0.09A 0.464W 74.61% 0.091
5.158V 0.622W 114.85V
3 0.55A 2.829W 82.203% 0.355
5.144V 3.442W 114.85V
4 1A 5.129W 82.128% 0.461
5.129V 6.245W 114.84V
5 1.5A 7.671W 82.067% 0.514
5.114V 9.347W 114.85V
6 3A 15.197W 79.569% 0.566
5.066V 19.099W 114.84V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 60.844% 0.017
5.16V 0.382W 229.85V
2 0.09A 0.464W 68.545% 0.029
5.159V 0.677W 229.85V
3 0.55A 2.829W 80.865% 0.142
5.144V 3.498W 229.85V
4 1A 5.129W 81.472% 0.231
5.129V 6.295W 229.85V
5 1.5A 7.671W 82.124% 0.303
5.114V 9.341W 229.85V
6 3A 15.197W 80.966% 0.399
5.066V 18.77W 229.85V

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% 5.193A 1.962A 1.982A 0.977A 84.999 88.329% 950 22.9 40.48°C 0.964
12.209V 5.095V 3.33V 5.119V 96.229 40.96°C 114.81V
20% 11.390A 2.945A 2.976A 1.176A 169.921 91.556% 1003 24.5 40.78°C 0.983
12.206V 5.093V 3.327V 5.104V 185.597 41.95°C 114.79V
30% 17.933A 3.437A 3.473A 1.375A 254.922 92.233% 1051 25.9 41.21°C 0.988
12.205V 5.092V 3.325V 5.089V 276.389 43.26°C 114.77V
40% 24.484A 3.93A 3.972A 1.577A 340.008 92.263% 1108 27.7 41.92°C 0.992
12.204V 5.089V 3.323V 5.075V 368.519 44.77°C 114.74V
50% 30.669A 4.914A 4.971A 1.779A 424.789 91.997% 1355 33.8 42.23°C 0.994
12.204V 5.087V 3.319V 5.059V 461.743 46.11°C 114.71V
60% 36.836A 5.901A 5.972A 1.983A 509.31 91.552% 1411 34.7 42.55°C 0.996
12.203V 5.084V 3.316V 5.043V 556.308 47.2°C 114.68V
70% 43.075A 6.889A 6.975A 2.188A 594.66 91.038% 1510 36.9 43.4°C 0.997
12.201V 5.081V 3.312V 5.027V 653.201 48.62°C 114.66V
80% 49.309A 7.877A 7.979A 2.293A 679.49 90.447% 1596 38.7 43.7°C 0.997
12.201V 5.078V 3.308V 5.014V 751.258 49.98°C 114.62V
90% 55.943A 8.372A 8.469A 2.399A 764.909 89.849% 1673 39.6 44.25°C 0.998
12.198V 5.076V 3.306V 5.002V 851.33 51.28°C 114.6V
100% 62.312A 8.868A 8.991A 3.017A 849.741 89.114% 1776 41 45.42°C 0.998
12.197V 5.074V 3.303V 4.972V 953.539 53.33°C 114.56V
110% 68.546A 9.859A 10.092A 3.023A 934.317 88.324% 1832 42.4 46.76°C 0.998
12.197V 5.072V 3.299V 4.962V 1057.828 55.49°C 114.53V
CL1 0.114A 14.226A 14.447A 0A 121.296 84.713% 1588 38.3 41.07°C 0.976
12.219V 5.075V 3.301V 5.132V 143.185 47.18°C 114.81V
CL2 0.113A 19.68A 0A 0A 101.342 83.752% 1460 35.9 40.73°C 0.97
12.215V 5.079V 3.325V 5.142V 121.001 45.1°C 114.81V
CL3 0.113A 0A 20.007A 0A 67.382 78.164% 1539 37.3 41.65°C 0.958
12.219V 5.09V 3.299V 5.141V 86.205 44.45°C 114.83V
CL4 69.681A 0A 0A 0.001A 849.494 89.882% 1585 38.1 45.93°C 0.998
12.191V 5.089V 3.324V 5.086V 945.129 51.54°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% 5.192A 1.962A 1.982A 0.977A 85 88.998% 957 22.9 40.1°C 0.882
12.210V 5.096V 3.33V 5.119V 95.506 41.06°C 229.83V
20% 11.390A 2.944A 2.976A 1.176A 169.923 92.711% 1011 24.7 40.91°C 0.945
12.206V 5.094V 3.327V 5.104V 183.283 42.18°C 229.82V
30% 17.933A 3.437A 3.474A 1.375A 254.921 93.733% 1049 25.8 41.07°C 0.966
12.205V 5.092V 3.325V 5.089V 271.968 43.12°C 229.8V
40% 24.485A 3.929A 3.973A 1.577A 340.002 94.019% 1114 27.9 41.75°C 0.976
12.203V 5.09V 3.323V 5.075V 361.633 44.26°C 229.79V
50% 30.671A 4.913A 4.971A 1.779A 424.769 93.969% 1185 29.9 42.15°C 0.981
12.202V 5.088V 3.319V 5.059V 452.033 45.34°C 229.78V
60% 36.840A 5.9A 5.972A 1.983A 509.289 93.712% 1403 34.7 42.64°C 0.985
12.201V 5.085V 3.315V 5.043V 543.462 46.41°C 229.77V
70% 43.076A 6.887A 6.975A 2.188A 594.633 93.431% 1481 36.3 43.21°C 0.987
12.200V 5.082V 3.312V 5.027V 636.434 47.36°C 229.75V
80% 49.312A 7.874A 7.979A 2.293A 679.461 93.082% 1585 38.1 43.99°C 0.989
12.199V 5.079V 3.308V 5.015V 729.959 48.91°C 229.74V
90% 55.945A 8.37A 8.47A 2.399A 764.884 92.757% 1663 39.4 44.36°C 0.99
12.197V 5.077V 3.306V 5.003V 824.614 50.03°C 229.72V
100% 62.314A 8.866A 8.991A 3.017A 849.724 92.327% 1806 41.8 45.17°C 0.991
12.197V 5.075V 3.303V 4.973V 920.339 51.34°C 229.71V
110% 68.545A 9.856A 10.093A 3.023A 934.317 91.865% 1834 42.5 46.66°C 0.992
12.197V 5.073V 3.299V 4.962V 1017.056 54°C 229.69V
CL1 0.113A 14.222A 14.449A 0A 121.294 85.567% 1598 38.7 40.8°C 0.927
12.220V 5.077V 3.301V 5.132V 141.753 46.19°C 229.83V
CL2 0.113A 19.676A 0A 0A 101.34 84.708% 1458 35.9 40.28°C 0.91
12.214V 5.08V 3.325V 5.142V 119.633 44.23°C 229.83V
CL3 0.113A 0A 20.007A 0A 67.381 78.735% 1504 36.7 41.12°C 0.866
12.217V 5.092V 3.299V 5.141V 85.578 43.48°C 229.84V
CL4 69.689A 0A 0A 0.001A 849.465 93.057% 1562 37.6 44.63°C 0.991
12.189V 5.091V 3.324V 5.087V 912.85 49.66°C 229.72V

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 1.216A 0.49A 0.495A 0.194A 19.993 75.436% 681 11.2 36.08°C 0.858
12.202V 5.097V 3.335V 5.152V 26.504 36.87°C 114.83V
40W 2.677A 0.686A 0.693A 0.291A 39.994 82.424% 781 16.2 37.7°C 0.927
12.208V 5.098V 3.335V 5.147V 48.522 38.02°C 114.83V
60W 4.138A 0.882A 0.891A 0.389A 59.994 85.977% 846 18.9 38.18°C 0.95
12.209V 5.098V 3.333V 5.142V 69.78 38.91°C 114.82V
80W 5.595A 1.079A 1.089A 0.487A 79.929 88.655% 888 20.4 39.12°C 0.96
12.208V 5.097V 3.333V 5.137V 90.158 39.78°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 1.216A 0.49A 0.495A 0.194A 19.994 75.234% 711 12.6 36.01°C 0.556
12.205V 5.098V 3.335V 5.153V 26.576 36.19°C 229.84V
40W 2.678A 0.687A 0.693A 0.291A 39.995 82.844% 766 16 37.13°C 0.741
12.208V 5.098V 3.334V 5.147V 48.277 37.3°C 229.84V
60W 4.139A 0.882A 0.891A 0.389A 59.995 86.768% 833 18.4 38.12°C 0.827
12.208V 5.098V 3.333V 5.142V 69.144 38.25°C 229.84V
80W 5.595A 1.079A 1.089A 0.487A 79.931 89.175% 885 20.3 39.02°C 0.873
12.207V 5.097V 3.332V 5.137V 89.633 39.5°C 229.83V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load21.63mV19.14mV14.88mV8.36mVPass
20% Load22.49mV15.24mV14.42mV8.06mVPass
30% Load22.30mV15.86mV14.83mV9.03mVPass
40% Load20.76mV17.45mV15.49mV9.13mVPass
50% Load22.30mV18.53mV16.16mV10.26mVPass
60% Load21.23mV17.65mV17.65mV9.85mVPass
70% Load22.71mV19.86mV17.65mV11.39mVPass
80% Load22.45mV21.50mV17.65mV11.60mVPass
90% Load23.83mV21.35mV20.06mV12.21mVPass
100% Load37.51mV24.49mV20.65mV15.32mVPass
110% Load39.80mV25.46mV21.27mV15.42mVPass
Crossload143.70mV21.83mV21.43mV18.76mVPass
Crossload227.11mV22.02mV17.60mV16.68mVPass
Crossload343.63mV19.25mV16.16mV17.34mVPass
Crossload437.95mV22.04mV15.83mV22.72mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load39.95mV19.35mV14.88mV8.11mVPass
20% Load29.77mV14.78mV14.31mV7.64mVPass
30% Load20.77mV16.37mV14.21mV8.77mVPass
40% Load19.44mV17.29mV15.75mV9.49mVPass
50% Load21.48mV17.14mV15.49mV9.44mVPass
60% Load20.76mV18.12mV17.19mV9.96mVPass
70% Load21.84mV18.17mV17.34mV10.98mVPass
80% Load23.07mV19.55mV18.62mV11.90mVPass
90% Load23.12mV20.53mV17.91mV12.11mVPass
100% Load38.50mV22.30mV19.86mV15.71mVPass
110% Load40.93mV24.45mV20.18mV15.77mVPass
Crossload144.02mV21.18mV20.17mV17.60mVPass
Crossload225.78mV21.71mV17.50mV16.73mVPass
Crossload342.56mV20.38mV15.70mV16.68mVPass
Crossload440.41mV22.00mV15.23mV22.21mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Gamer Storm PQ850P

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