CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamer Storm ZB1000D (#2)
Serial Number10000145120B4244200001
Lab IDGA10002651
  • Report: 24PS2651A
  • Receipt Date: Oct 29, 2024
  • Test Date: Nov 16, 2024
  • Report Date: Nov 20, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandGamer Storm
Manufacturer (OEM)Helly
SeriesZB-D
Model NumberZBA00D-FC
Serial Number10000145120B4244200001
DUT NotesThe 3.3V rail during OCP testing didn't shut down, reaching 31A (155% load)

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)12-6
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1000
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (D12SH-12)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFixed cables

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB
Max. PowerAmps2020833
Watts10099615
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

Captive Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (560mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm+140mm) 2 4 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (540mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (560mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG No
12+2 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) 1 1 16-26AWG No
SATA (460mm+120mm+120mm) / 4-pin Molex (+130mm) 1 3 / 1 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

Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)89.707%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)23.95dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.991
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load69.318%
Standby Power Consumption0.0590W
12V Ripple (Full Load)70.95mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)27.59mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)22.58mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)29.18mV
12V Load Regulation0.37%
5V Load Regulation0.67%
3.3V Load Regulation1.03%
5VSB Load Regulation3.34%
Inrush Current54.650A
Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.940%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)24.13dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.969
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
Standby Power Consumption0.0958W
12V Ripple (Full Load)72.12mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)26.73mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)22.80mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)27.75mV
12V Load Regulation0.39%
5V Load Regulation0.67%
3.3V Load Regulation1.03%
5VSB Load Regulation3.32%
Inrush Current93.950A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.15V
5V Transient Response (200%)4.859V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.176V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)4.950V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal21.20ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time18.20ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay3.00ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)63.0ms63.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)125.0ms126.0ms
12V OCP (30.0°C / 43.5°C)115.00A (138.55%), 12.181V114.00A (137.35%), 12.197V
5V OCP (30.0°C / 43.5°C)29.7A (148.50%), 5.043V*
High Ripple (67.34mV)		30.8A (154.00%), 5.041V
3.3V OCP (30.0°C / 43.5°C)31A (155.00%), 3.324V*
Didn't Shut Down		31A (155.00%), 3.326V*
Didn't Shut Down
5VSB OCP (30.0°C / 43.5°C)4A (133.33%), 5.046V3.9A (130.00%), 5.045V
OPP (29.90°C / 43.42°C)145.41%138.71%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)21.2
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18.2
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: 114.87 V 114.80 V 113.85 V 114.92 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.419 1.417 1.340 1.422 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.08 % N/A 0.28 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.059 W 0.053 W N/A 0.065 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.867 W 6.853 W N/A 6.882 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: 229.99 V 229.91 V 227.70 V 230.03 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: 0.13 % 0.08 % N/A 0.19 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.096 W 0.081 W N/A 0.118 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 23.695 W 23.656 W N/A 23.732 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.004 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Graphs

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 67.655% 0.05
5.149V 0.343W 114.87V
2 0.09A 0.463W 74.289% 0.089
5.147V 0.623W 114.87V
3 0.55A 2.825W 82.656% 0.351
5.136V 3.418W 114.86V
4 1A 5.125W 82.039% 0.462
5.125V 6.247W 114.87V
5 1.5A 7.67W 82.261% 0.518
5.113V 9.324W 114.86V
6 3A 15.228W 79.825% 0.574
5.076V 19.077W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 57.705% 0.017
5.148V 0.402W 229.95V
2 0.09A 0.463W 67.684% 0.029
5.147V 0.684W 229.95V
3 0.55A 2.825W 81.064% 0.139
5.136V 3.485W 229.95V
4 1A 5.125W 82.422% 0.226
5.125V 6.218W 229.95V
5 1.5A 7.67W 82.794% 0.298
5.112V 9.263W 229.94V
6 3.001A 15.228W 81.231% 0.398
5.075V 18.747W 229.95V

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% 6.415A 1.972A 1.972A 0.978A 99.997 87.503% 551 12.6 40.31°C 0.974
12.221V 5.072V 3.346V 5.114V 114.276 41.7°C 114.85V
20% 13.838A 2.96A 2.961A 1.177A 199.95 90.549% 596 13.9 40.77°C 0.986
12.216V 5.068V 3.343V 5.1V 220.818 44.16°C 114.81V
30% 21.615A 3.455A 3.458A 1.376A 300.006 91.433% 647 15.5 41.21°C 0.99
12.211V 5.066V 3.34V 5.086V 328.112 46.62°C 114.77V
40% 29.360A 3.951A 3.956A 1.578A 399.602 91.529% 709 17.3 41.75°C 0.993
12.207V 5.063V 3.337V 5.072V 436.582 49.04°C 114.74V
50% 36.780A 4.943A 4.951A 1.78A 499.312 91.25% 1307 34 42.36°C 0.995
12.202V 5.059V 3.333V 5.057V 547.188 49.63°C 114.7V
60% 44.282A 5.936A 5.949A 1.984A 599.873 90.729% 1470 37.5 42.79°C 0.996
12.196V 5.055V 3.329V 5.042V 661.156 49.3°C 114.66V
70% 51.720A 6.931A 6.948A 2.189A 699.595 90.167% 1552 39.1 43.06°C 0.996
12.190V 5.051V 3.325V 5.027V 775.887 50.3°C 114.63V
80% 59.227A 7.925A 7.947A 2.294A 799.597 89.515% 1663 40.3 43.88°C 0.997
12.185V 5.047V 3.322V 5.014V 893.256 52.17°C 114.6V
90% 67.067A 8.426A 8.438A 2.4A 899.387 88.833% 1768 42.1 44.04°C 0.997
12.181V 5.044V 3.318V 5.002V 1012.445 53.64°C 114.56V
100% 74.716A 8.927A 8.96A 3.015A 999.381 88.025% 1891 43.7 45.91°C 0.997
12.176V 5.041V 3.315V 4.976V 1135.35 56.45°C 114.52V
110% 82.296A 9.927A 10.055A 3.022A 1099.99 87.131% 1895 43.8 46.52°C 0.998
12.172V 5.037V 3.311V 4.964V 1262.462 58.99°C 114.48V
CL1 0.115A 11.902A 11.868A 0A 101.311 82.733% 1565 39.3 41.27°C 0.977
12.226V 5.058V 3.345V 5.122V 122.459 47.09°C 114.84V
CL2 0.115A 19.792A 0A 0A 101.4 82.066% 1346 34.7 41.02°C 0.977
12.225V 5.052V 3.347V 5.129V 123.553 44.55°C 114.84V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.725A 0A 67.392 76.514% 1500 37.9 40.5°C 0.966
12.220V 5.072V 3.346V 5.125V 88.077 42.92°C 114.85V
CL4 82.132A 0A 0A 0.002A 999.966 88.802% 1734 41.4 46.8°C 0.997
12.175V 5.054V 3.318V 5.068V 1126.073 55.24°C 114.53V

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% 6.415A 1.972A 1.972A 0.978A 99.996 88.785% 573 13.2 40.08°C 0.902
12.221V 5.072V 3.347V 5.114V 112.627 41.82°C 229.94V
20% 13.838A 2.96A 2.961A 1.177A 199.945 92.197% 599 14 40.72°C 0.957
12.215V 5.068V 3.343V 5.099V 216.866 43.12°C 229.92V
30% 21.615A 3.455A 3.458A 1.377A 299.994 93.203% 649 15.6 41.05°C 0.973
12.211V 5.065V 3.341V 5.086V 321.873 44.68°C 229.91V
40% 29.356A 3.951A 3.955A 1.578A 399.545 93.46% 707 17.2 41.87°C 0.979
12.207V 5.063V 3.337V 5.072V 427.504 46.42°C 229.89V
50% 36.778A 4.943A 4.95A 1.78A 499.248 93.39% 766 19 42.13°C 0.983
12.201V 5.059V 3.334V 5.057V 534.583 47°C 229.88V
60% 44.277A 5.936A 5.947A 1.984A 599.786 93.129% 1384 36 42.66°C 0.986
12.195V 5.055V 3.33V 5.042V 644.036 46.66°C 229.86V
70% 51.716A 6.931A 6.947A 2.188A 699.522 92.824% 1532 38.7 43.39°C 0.988
12.190V 5.051V 3.326V 5.027V 753.604 47.29°C 229.85V
80% 59.224A 7.925A 7.946A 2.294A 799.527 92.495% 1653 40.2 43.74°C 0.989
12.184V 5.047V 3.322V 5.015V 864.398 48.54°C 229.83V
90% 67.066A 8.426A 8.437A 2.399A 899.312 92.147% 1770 42.1 44.66°C 0.99
12.179V 5.044V 3.319V 5.002V 975.953 50.27°C 229.82V
100% 74.712A 8.927A 8.958A 3.015A 999.325 91.679% 1877 43.5 45.45°C 0.99
12.176V 5.041V 3.315V 4.977V 1090.028 51.08°C 229.8V
110% 82.299A 9.926A 10.055A 3.021A 1099.935 91.209% 1892 43.7 46.01°C 0.991
12.171V 5.037V 3.311V 4.966V 1205.953 52.92°C 229.79V
CL1 0.115A 11.901A 11.868A 0A 101.298 84.227% 1539 38.8 41.95°C 0.91
12.225V 5.058V 3.345V 5.123V 120.268 45.44°C 229.95V
CL2 0.113A 19.79A 0A 0A 101.387 83.592% 1473 37.6 41.31°C 0.911
12.225V 5.053V 3.347V 5.129V 121.286 43.78°C 229.95V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.728A 0A 67.384 77.926% 1480 37.7 40.46°C 0.864
12.220V 5.071V 3.345V 5.126V 86.472 41.99°C 229.95V
CL4 82.129A 0A 0A 0.002A 999.917 92.33% 1704 41 45.74°C 0.99
12.175V 5.054V 3.319V 5.069V 1082.987 50.07°C 229.8V

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 0.493A 0.493A 0.195A 20.002 68.399% 450 9.7 36.89°C 0.878
12.221V 5.075V 3.349V 5.142V 29.242 38.27°C 114.88V
40W 2.675A 0.69A 0.69A 0.292A 40.001 79.335% 473 9.7 37.2°C 0.937
12.221V 5.074V 3.348V 5.138V 50.423 38.11°C 114.87V
60W 4.134A 0.887A 0.887A 0.39A 60.001 84.148% 498 10.3 38.68°C 0.957
12.221V 5.074V 3.348V 5.133V 71.306 39.58°C 114.87V
80W 5.590A 1.084A 1.084A 0.487A 79.946 86.047% 521 11.1 39.48°C 0.967
12.221V 5.073V 3.347V 5.129V 92.912 40.71°C 114.85V

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 0.493A 0.493A 0.195A 20.011 69.5% 549 12.6 36.98°C 0.56
12.223V 5.075V 3.349V 5.142V 28.794 40.98°C 229.95V
40W 2.675A 0.69A 0.69A 0.292A 40.005 80.604% 536 12.2 37.19°C 0.735
12.222V 5.074V 3.349V 5.137V 49.632 40.29°C 229.95V
60W 4.135A 0.887A 0.887A 0.39A 60.003 85.109% 538 12.2 38.81°C 0.823
12.222V 5.073V 3.348V 5.133V 70.503 40.67°C 229.95V
80W 5.589A 1.084A 1.084A 0.488A 79.946 87.58% 549 12.6 39.35°C 0.873
12.222V 5.073V 3.348V 5.129V 91.282 41.1°C 229.95V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 20.4 mV 14.2 mV 15.6 mV 12.5 mV Pass
20% Load 23.6 mV 16.1 mV 15.6 mV 13.1 mV Pass
30% Load 27.5 mV 15.8 mV 15.1 mV 12.8 mV Pass
40% Load 31.1 mV 16.0 mV 15.4 mV 14.3 mV Pass
50% Load 35.2 mV 17.4 mV 16.4 mV 15.6 mV Pass
60% Load 38.3 mV 18.2 mV 15.8 mV 16.8 mV Pass
70% Load 44.5 mV 20.7 mV 18.8 mV 19.7 mV Pass
80% Load 48.4 mV 24.0 mV 19.8 mV 22.0 mV Pass
90% Load 52.0 mV 24.6 mV 20.0 mV 23.9 mV Pass
100% Load 71.0 mV 27.6 mV 22.6 mV 29.2 mV Pass
110% Load 76.5 mV 29.0 mV 24.6 mV 31.4 mV Pass
Crossload 1 31.9 mV 21.4 mV 21.5 mV 33.4 mV Pass
Crossload 2 20.8 mV 22.5 mV 19.2 mV 27.6 mV Pass
Crossload 3 20.0 mV 17.1 mV 19.8 mV 23.6 mV Pass
Crossload 4 70.8 mV 23.2 mV 19.6 mV 39.9 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 20.0 mV 14.3 mV 15.2 mV 12.0 mV Pass
20% Load 21.8 mV 17.0 mV 16.8 mV 12.6 mV Pass
30% Load 27.5 mV 15.0 mV 15.3 mV 12.8 mV Pass
40% Load 30.0 mV 15.9 mV 15.6 mV 13.7 mV Pass
50% Load 34.2 mV 17.6 mV 15.8 mV 15.2 mV Pass
60% Load 38.8 mV 21.2 mV 17.6 mV 17.6 mV Pass
70% Load 43.0 mV 21.1 mV 18.3 mV 20.0 mV Pass
80% Load 47.5 mV 24.5 mV 19.4 mV 20.8 mV Pass
90% Load 52.3 mV 24.0 mV 20.4 mV 22.4 mV Pass
100% Load 72.1 mV 26.7 mV 22.8 mV 27.8 mV Pass
110% Load 77.7 mV 28.4 mV 26.5 mV 30.5 mV Pass
Crossload 1 33.1 mV 21.6 mV 21.9 mV 31.2 mV Pass
Crossload 2 20.4 mV 24.2 mV 19.1 mV 26.2 mV Pass
Crossload 3 19.9 mV 16.3 mV 20.2 mV 22.7 mV Pass
Crossload 4 71.8 mV 23.7 mV 18.0 mV 39.5 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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