CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Cooler Master V550 Gold
Serial NumberMPY5501AFAAGV1184300015
Lab ID581
  • Report: 19PS581A
  • Receipt Date: Dec 15, 2018
  • Test Date: Dec 25, 2018
  • Report Date: Dec 27, 2018
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandCooler Master
Manufacturer (OEM)Chicony Electronics
SeriesV Gold Series
Model Number
Serial NumberMPY5501AFAAGV1184300015
DUT Notes MPY-5501-AFAAGV

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)8
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)550
TypeATX12V
Cooling135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(APISTEK SAC4H2H)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 20 20 45 3 0.3
Watts 130 540 15 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 550

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 6314A x2 63123A x6 63102A 63101A Chroma 63601-5 x4 Chroma 63600-2 x2 63640-80-80 x20 63610-80-20 x2
AC Sources Chroma 6530, Chroma 61604, Keysight AC6804B
Power Analyzers N4L PPA1530 x2, N4L PPA5530
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444 & 3424, Keysight DSOX3024A, Rigol DS2072A
Voltmeter Keithley 2015 THD 6.5 Digit
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2250-L G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A, Bruel & Kjaer Type 4189
Data Loggers Picoscope TC-08 x2, Labjack U3-HV x2
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 (650mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (550mm+120mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (500mm+120mm+120mm+120mm) 2 8 18AWG No
4 pin Molex (500mm+120mm+120mm+120mm) 1 4 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (125mm) 1 1 22AWG No
AC Power Cord (1350mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) Chicony
PCB Type Single Layer 
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes
Inrush Protection -
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x GBU15JL (600V, 15A @ 115°C)
APFC MOSFETS 1x Infineon IPW60R060P7 (650V, 30A @ 100°C, 0.06Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x CREE C3D06060A (600V, 6A @ 154°C)
Hold-up Cap(s) 1x Nichicon (450V, 470uF, 2000h @ 105 °C, GG)
Main Switchers 2x Infineon IPA60R099P6 (600V, 25A @ 150°C, 0.125Ohm)
APFC Controller Infineon ICE3PCS03G
Resonant Controllers MPS HR1000A & 2x MPS MP6903
Topology Primary side: Half-Bridge & LLC Resonant Controller Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETS 4x JA54
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 6x APEC AP0403GH (30V, 50A @ 100°C, 4.5mOhm) PWM Controller: 2x APW7160A
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: 6x Rubycon (6-10,000h @ 105°C, ZLH), 1x Chemi-Con (4-10,000 @ 105°C, KY), 2x Nippon Chemi-Con (5-6,000 @ 105°C, KZH), Polymers: FPCAP (FP5), Chemi-Con
Supervisor IC CP006WD & LM358A
Fan Model APISTEK SAC4H2H (135mm, 12V, 0.50A, 111.1CFM, 41.6 dBA, Hydro Dynamic Bearing)
5VSB Circuit
Rectifier AOTF3N80L FET (800V, 1.8A @ 100°C, 4.8Ohm) & MBR20100CTG SBR (100V, 1A)
Standby PWM Controller 400BBBBB2 PAJH
-12V Circuit
Rectifier UTC LM7912L (-12V, 1A)

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms) 22.4
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time  (ms) 17.4
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms) 5.0

Vampire Power

Graphs

INFO

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing.

INFO

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing.

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 0.231 61.436% 0.053
5.119V 0.376 115.11V
2 0.090A 0.461 67.894% 0.092
5.117V 0.679 115.11V
3 0.550A 2.804 78.986% 0.269
5.096V 3.550 115.11V
4 1.000A 5.077 79.440% 0.317
5.076V 6.391 115.11V
5 1.500A 7.582 79.668% 0.342
5.054V 9.517 115.11V
6 3.000A 14.950 78.775% 0.381
4.984V 18.978 115.10V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231 49.149% 0.020
5.119V 0.470 230.28V
2 0.090A 0.461 60.499% 0.033
5.117V 0.762 230.28V
3 0.550A 2.803 76.168% 0.138
5.096V 3.680 230.28V
4 1.000A 5.076 77.781% 0.205
5.075V 6.526 230.28V
5 1.500A 7.579 78.376% 0.251
5.052V 9.670 230.28V
6 3.000A 14.947 78.081% 0.317
4.983V 19.143 230.28V

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
1 2.702A 1.998A 1.962A 0.988A 54.441 83.915% 0 <6.0 45.82°C 0.926
12.151V 5.012V 3.360V 5.063V 64.876 38.97°C 115.11V
2 6.461A 2.995A 2.949A 1.189A 109.340 88.808% 0 <6.0 46.70°C 0.959
12.140V 5.010V 3.355V 5.049V 123.119 39.38°C 115.20V
3 10.621A 3.498A 3.429A 1.391A 164.827 90.239% 0 <6.0 47.84°C 0.974
12.130V 5.002V 3.352V 5.035V 182.657 40.24°C 115.13V
4 14.723A 3.994A 3.942A 1.594A 219.636 90.134% 834 23.8 41.09°C 0.982
12.120V 5.007V 3.346V 5.022V 243.678 48.95°C 115.13V
5 18.499A 4.995A 4.937A 1.798A 274.548 90.207% 837 23.9 41.81°C 0.989
12.111V 5.006V 3.342V 5.007V 304.355 50.05°C 115.13V
6 22.284A 6.000A 5.933A 2.003A 329.462 89.745% 839 23.9 42.15°C 0.992
12.101V 5.000V 3.338V 4.992V 367.107 50.89°C 115.13V
7 26.111A 7.008A 6.928A 2.211A 384.789 89.318% 842 24.1 42.68°C 0.994
12.090V 4.995V 3.334V 4.977V 430.806 51.74°C 115.13V
8 29.945A 8.022A 7.928A 2.419A 440.112 88.712% 1050 30.4 43.52°C 0.995
12.079V 4.987V 3.330V 4.961V 496.111 53.64°C 115.13V
9 34.151A 8.528A 8.416A 2.421A 494.639 88.118% 1307 36.4 44.06°C 0.996
12.068V 4.985V 3.326V 4.957V 561.336 54.88°C 115.13V
10 38.163A 9.036A 8.938A 3.048A 549.834 87.385% 1494 39.6 45.13°C 0.996
12.057V 4.981V 3.322V 4.922V 629.208 56.58°C 115.14V
11 42.776A 9.046A 8.945A 3.051A 605.040 86.748% 1666 42.1 46.54°C 0.997
12.047V 4.976V 3.320V 4.919V 697.470 58.60°C 115.13V
CL1 0.139A 16.001A 15.999A 0.000A 134.567 83.964% 0 <6.0 50.68°C 0.968
12.128V 4.968V 3.337V 5.084V 160.267 41.67°C 115.14V
CL2 45.000A 1.001A 0.998A 1.000A 555.989 88.286% 1503 39.7 45.39°C 0.996
12.059V 4.969V 3.336V 5.030V 629.758 56.57°C 115.12V

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
1 2.701A 1.994A 1.961A 0.988A 54.402 84.912% 0 <6.0 45.03°C 0.681
12.150V 5.013V 3.359V 5.063V 64.069 39.25°C 230.30V
2 6.458A 2.997A 2.947A 1.189A 109.292 89.952% 0 <6.0 46.25°C 0.808
12.139V 5.007V 3.356V 5.048V 121.500 39.89°C 230.30V
3 10.610A 3.498A 3.427A 1.391A 164.690 91.496% 0 <6.0 47.36°C 0.869
12.130V 5.003V 3.352V 5.034V 179.996 40.50°C 230.22V
4 14.712A 3.991A 3.943A 1.593A 219.493 91.641% 838 23.9 41.26°C 0.900
12.120V 5.009V 3.346V 5.022V 239.514 48.75°C 230.29V
5 18.505A 4.997A 4.936A 1.798A 274.608 91.805% 840 23.9 42.08°C 0.919
12.110V 5.006V 3.342V 5.006V 299.122 49.80°C 230.24V
6 22.294A 6.001A 5.932A 2.005A 329.546 91.690% 842 24.1 42.93°C 0.929
12.099V 5.000V 3.338V 4.990V 359.415 51.56°C 230.27V
7 26.122A 7.012A 6.929A 2.212A 384.873 91.485% 846 24.2 43.53°C 0.939
12.088V 4.993V 3.333V 4.975V 420.694 52.75°C 230.33V
8 29.956A 8.023A 7.930A 2.421A 440.195 91.007% 1102 31.6 44.09°C 0.945
12.077V 4.987V 3.329V 4.959V 483.696 53.92°C 230.29V
9 34.157A 8.528A 8.420A 2.423A 494.654 90.657% 1300 36.1 44.04°C 0.951
12.066V 4.985V 3.325V 4.955V 545.630 54.87°C 230.34V
10 38.162A 9.037A 8.940A 3.049A 549.823 90.102% 1517 39.9 45.25°C 0.959
12.057V 4.980V 3.322V 4.920V 610.221 56.37°C 230.30V
11 42.780A 9.044A 8.947A 3.052A 605.030 89.735% 1554 40.4 45.85°C 0.964
12.046V 4.976V 3.319V 4.916V 674.243 58.44°C 230.30V
CL1 0.140A 16.001A 15.998A 0.000A 134.511 85.085% 0 <6.0 49.92°C 0.846
12.127V 4.964V 3.337V 5.082V 158.090 42.36°C 230.27V
CL2 45.006A 1.002A 0.998A 1.000A 555.992 91.061% 1312 36.4 45.26°C 0.959
12.057V 4.990V 3.333V 5.029V 610.573 56.41°C 230.30V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.183A 0.500A 0.476A 0.196A 19.499 65.831% 0 <6.0 0.820
12.162V 5.020V 3.363V 5.106V 29.620 115.09V
2 2.437A 0.998A 0.979A 0.393A 39.924 81.684% 0 <6.0 0.902
12.156V 5.017V 3.361V 5.094V 48.876 115.12V
3 3.627A 1.497A 1.454A 0.591A 59.468 85.621% 0 <6.0 0.931
12.151V 5.015V 3.359V 5.083V 69.455 115.11V
4 4.877A 1.998A 1.964A 0.789A 79.845 87.546% 0 <6.0 0.945
12.146V 5.011V 3.358V 5.071V 91.203 115.16V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.183A 0.499A 0.475A 0.196A 19.488 70.858% 0 <6.0 0.482
12.160V 5.020V 3.362V 5.105V 27.503 230.29V
2 2.435A 0.997A 0.979A 0.393A 39.892 82.666% 0 <6.0 0.615
12.155V 5.017V 3.361V 5.093V 48.257 230.30V
3 3.624A 1.496A 1.454A 0.590A 59.414 86.633% 0 <6.0 0.703
12.149V 5.015V 3.359V 5.082V 68.581 230.30V
4 4.873A 1.996A 1.964A 0.789A 79.782 88.686% 0 <6.0 0.759
12.145V 5.012V 3.358V 5.071V 89.960 230.31V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 7.4 mV 9.7 mV 12.7 mV 7.9 mV Pass
20% Load 6.3 mV 10.3 mV 14.7 mV 8.4 mV Pass
30% Load 6.8 mV 14.2 mV 15.7 mV 8.8 mV Pass
40% Load 7.4 mV 14.8 mV 18.5 mV 8.9 mV Pass
50% Load 7.4 mV 13.6 mV 18.6 mV 9.3 mV Pass
60% Load 9.1 mV 14.1 mV 20.5 mV 10.9 mV Pass
70% Load 11.1 mV 14.1 mV 22.1 mV 10.8 mV Pass
80% Load 12.1 mV 14.9 mV 23.8 mV 10.7 mV Pass
90% Load 16.3 mV 16.2 mV 25.7 mV 12.3 mV Pass
100% Load 22.7 mV 16.7 mV 29.3 mV 18.2 mV Pass
110% Load 23.8 mV 17.4 mV 28.9 mV 18.3 mV Pass
Crossload 1 9.3 mV 13.8 mV 21.8 mV 12.4 mV Pass
Crossload 2 20.7 mV 15.1 mV 25.0 mV 14.5 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 7.0 mV 10.2 mV 13.3 mV 7.4 mV Pass
20% Load 6.4 mV 10.0 mV 14.2 mV 8.0 mV Pass
30% Load 6.7 mV 13.0 mV 22.2 mV 8.2 mV Pass
40% Load 7.3 mV 14.7 mV 21.3 mV 9.3 mV Pass
50% Load 7.4 mV 14.0 mV 18.7 mV 9.2 mV Pass
60% Load 7.6 mV 13.9 mV 19.9 mV 9.6 mV Pass
70% Load 9.4 mV 14.5 mV 21.0 mV 10.8 mV Pass
80% Load 10.7 mV 15.0 mV 23.7 mV 13.5 mV Pass
90% Load 12.8 mV 14.9 mV 24.3 mV 13.7 mV Pass
100% Load 17.9 mV 17.0 mV 27.6 mV 16.9 mV Pass
110% Load 21.0 mV 17.4 mV 27.6 mV 17.2 mV Pass
Crossload 1 9.0 mV 13.9 mV 21.2 mV 12.2 mV Pass
Crossload 2 16.7 mV 15.3 mV 25.0 mV 14.8 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Cooler Master V550 Gold

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