CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamemax GM500 rev.2
Serial Number
Lab ID586
  • Report: 19PS586A
  • Receipt Date: Apr 23, 2019
  • Test Date: Apr 27, 2019
  • Report Date: May 1, 2019
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandGamemax
Manufacturer (OEM)Gamemax
SeriesGM Series
Model Number
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)12-6
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)500
TypeATX12V
Cooling140mm Sleeve Bearing Fan
(DF1402512SEM)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFixed cables

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 15 20 32 2.5 0.5
Watts 100 384 12.5 6
Total Max. Power (W) 500

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

Captive Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (490mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (510mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm) 1 1 18AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm) / SATA (+150mm+150mm) 1 1 / 2 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+150mm) / FDD (+150mm) 1 2 / 1 18AWG No

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) Gamemax
PCB Type Single Layer
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor
Bridge Rectifier(s) 1x GBU1506L (600V, 15A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETS 2x Champion GP18S50G (500V, 28A @ 150°C, 0.19Ω)
APFC Boost Diode 1x CREE C3D06060A (600V, 6A @ 154°C)
Hold-up Cap(s) 1x CapXon (400V, 270uF, 2000h @ 105 °C, HP)
Main Switchers 2x Champion GP18S50G (500V, 28A @ 150°C, 0.19Ω)
Combo APFC/PWM Controller Champion CM6805BSX
Topology Primary side: Double Forward
Secondary side: Group Regulation & Passive Rectification
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETS 2x MOSPEC S60M60C SBR (60V, 60A)
5V & 3.3V 2x MOSPEC S40M45C SBR (45V, 40A)
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: CapXon (2-5,000 @ 105°C, KF), ChengX (2-4,000h @ 105°C, GR)
Supervisor IC Grenergy GR8313 (OVP, UVP, SCP, PG)
Fan Model Xin Zheng Heng Electronic DF1402512SEM (140mm, 12V, 0.20A, 2.4W, Sleeve Bearing)
5VSB Circuit
Standby PWM Controller Sanken STR-A6059H

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 ReadyErP Lot 6 2010: ✓
ErP Lot 6 2013: Partially
ErP Lot 3 2014 & CEC: Partially
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms) 12.50
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time  (ms) 8.10
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms) 4.40

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 53.349% 0.068
5.137V 0.433 115.10V
2 0.090A 0.462 61.682% 0.112
5.134V 0.749 115.10V
3 0.550A 2.820 74.722% 0.290
5.126V 3.774 115.10V
4 1.000A 5.120 76.190% 0.332
5.120V 6.720 115.10V
5 1.500A 7.669 75.998% 0.356
5.112V 10.091 115.10V
6 2.501A 12.743 74.420% 0.385
5.096V 17.123 115.10V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231 43.667% 0.026
5.134V 0.529 230.28V
2 0.090A 0.462 53.534% 0.041
5.133V 0.863 230.28V
3 0.550A 2.820 71.320% 0.160
5.126V 3.954 230.26V
4 1.000A 5.121 74.390% 0.226
5.120V 6.884 230.26V
5 1.500A 7.669 74.922% 0.269
5.112V 10.236 230.26V
6 2.501A 12.744 75.377% 0.315
5.096V 16.907 230.25V

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 2.262A 1.971A 1.980A 0.979A 49.553 78.666% 1018 25.6 29.03°C 0.966
12.359V 5.076V 3.328V 5.110V 62.992 30.88°C 115.10V
2 5.563A 2.962A 2.981A 1.177A 99.634 84.383% 1022 25.8 29.69°C 0.963
12.357V 5.062V 3.320V 5.099V 118.073 32.00°C 115.09V
3 9.204A 3.461A 3.469A 1.376A 149.522 86.071% 1022 25.8 30.25°C 0.977
12.335V 5.056V 3.312V 5.089V 173.719 32.90°C 115.08V
4 12.865A 3.959A 3.989A 1.575A 199.556 86.559% 1029 26.0 30.90°C 0.986
12.310V 5.052V 3.306V 5.079V 230.542 33.78°C 115.07V
5 16.186A 4.962A 4.997A 1.776A 249.675 86.311% 1247 32.0 31.16°C 0.991
12.306V 5.038V 3.300V 5.069V 289.272 34.56°C 115.08V
6 19.514A 5.970A 6.010A 1.978A 299.785 85.681% 1498 36.9 31.61°C 0.993
12.298V 5.025V 3.294V 5.058V 349.883 35.46°C 115.09V
7 22.838A 6.987A 7.026A 2.180A 349.893 84.865% 1736 41.3 32.49°C 0.995
12.295V 5.010V 3.287V 5.046V 412.296 36.90°C 115.09V
8 26.161A 8.009A 8.042A 2.383A 400.023 84.010% 1737 41.3 33.53°C 0.996
12.294V 4.995V 3.282V 5.036V 476.162 38.26°C 115.09V
9 29.935A 8.517A 8.544A 2.386A 449.742 83.133% 1726 41.0 33.80°C 0.996
12.268V 4.990V 3.277V 5.030V 540.994 39.21°C 115.09V
10 33.743A 9.026A 9.092A 2.491A 500.055 82.111% 1729 41.1 35.24°C 0.996
12.235V 4.986V 3.267V 5.019V 608.996 41.17°C 115.09V
11 37.968A 9.019A 9.105A 2.496A 549.677 80.930% 1718 40.8 35.88°C 0.997
12.181V 4.989V 3.261V 5.009V 679.198 42.61°C 115.09V
CL1 0.136A 12.000A 12.001A 0.000A 99.215 76.531% 1364 34.3 31.74°C 0.971
12.939V 4.817V 3.304V 5.105V 129.640 34.72°C 115.10V
CL2 31.993A 1.001A 0.999A 1.000A 393.809 84.564% 1689 40.2 35.93°C 0.996
11.886V 5.169V 3.294V 5.075V 465.696 41.16°C 115.10V

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 2.268A 1.967A 1.981A 0.979A 49.608 79.695% 1014 25.3 28.90°C 0.595
12.358V 5.076V 3.328V 5.110V 62.247 30.87°C 230.30V
2 5.569A 2.962A 2.980A 1.177A 99.702 85.237% 1016 25.5 29.55°C 0.817
12.357V 5.061V 3.320V 5.099V 116.970 31.86°C 230.30V
3 9.210A 3.462A 3.469A 1.376A 149.601 87.290% 1019 25.7 30.21°C 0.912
12.335V 5.056V 3.312V 5.089V 171.383 32.83°C 230.30V
4 12.869A 3.959A 3.989A 1.575A 199.607 87.971% 1025 25.9 30.87°C 0.942
12.310V 5.052V 3.306V 5.080V 226.901 33.87°C 230.29V
5 16.188A 4.962A 4.997A 1.776A 249.700 87.916% 1255 32.1 31.07°C 0.965
12.306V 5.038V 3.300V 5.069V 284.021 34.70°C 230.29V
6 19.516A 5.969A 6.010A 1.978A 299.795 87.522% 1487 36.6 31.79°C 0.978
12.298V 5.024V 3.294V 5.057V 342.535 35.78°C 230.27V
7 22.836A 6.987A 7.027A 2.180A 349.888 86.936% 1721 40.9 32.38°C 0.984
12.296V 5.009V 3.287V 5.046V 402.465 37.18°C 230.27V
8 26.157A 8.012A 8.042A 2.383A 400.007 86.320% 1725 41.0 33.36°C 0.985
12.295V 4.994V 3.282V 5.036V 463.401 38.54°C 230.27V
9 29.933A 8.518A 8.543A 2.386A 449.720 85.725% 1724 41.0 33.62°C 0.986
12.268V 4.990V 3.277V 5.030V 524.609 39.46°C 230.26V
10 33.739A 9.030A 9.089A 2.491A 500.041 84.984% 1722 41.0 34.41°C 0.987
12.236V 4.985V 3.267V 5.019V 588.396 40.65°C 230.27V
11 37.970A 9.020A 9.104A 2.496A 549.674 84.156% 1716 40.8 35.79°C 0.988
12.180V 4.989V 3.262V 5.009V 653.161 42.39°C 230.28V
CL1 0.134A 12.000A 12.001A 0.000A 99.176 77.618% 1389 34.7 31.23°C 0.850
12.937V 4.817V 3.303V 5.105V 127.774 34.75°C 230.29V
CL2 32.005A 1.002A 0.997A 1.000A 393.919 86.870% 1689 40.2 34.14°C 0.985
11.885V 5.169V 3.295V 5.075V 453.459 40.50°C 230.29V

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 1.164A 0.487A 0.476A 0.195A 19.359 66.894% 1006 24.8 0.841
12.267V 5.121V 3.334V 5.128V 28.940 115.11V
2 2.403A 0.979A 0.987A 0.391A 39.856 77.567% 1011 25.1 0.949
12.306V 5.101V 3.331V 5.121V 51.383 115.10V
3 3.563A 1.474A 1.469A 0.587A 59.290 81.782% 1013 25.2 0.987
12.320V 5.090V 3.328V 5.115V 72.498 115.09V
4 4.798A 1.966A 1.983A 0.783A 79.727 83.488% 1016 25.5 0.967
12.327V 5.081V 3.324V 5.110V 95.495 115.09V

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 1.171A 0.487A 0.476A 0.195A 19.443 67.677% 1007 24.8 0.399
12.265V 5.121V 3.334V 5.128V 28.729 230.29V
2 2.408A 0.980A 0.988A 0.391A 39.923 78.527% 1007 24.8 0.545
12.305V 5.101V 3.331V 5.121V 50.840 230.29V
3 3.569A 1.473A 1.469A 0.587A 59.353 82.144% 1010 25.0 0.669
12.319V 5.090V 3.327V 5.115V 72.255 230.30V
4 4.803A 1.968A 1.981A 0.783A 79.791 84.297% 1011 25.1 0.759
12.327V 5.080V 3.324V 5.110V 94.655 230.29V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 6.7 mV 8.7 mV 11.7 mV 13.4 mV Pass
20% Load 8.9 mV 9.0 mV 21.3 mV 14.5 mV Pass
30% Load 11.1 mV 9.4 mV 13.8 mV 15.9 mV Pass
40% Load 12.5 mV 9.7 mV 14.4 mV 16.7 mV Pass
50% Load 13.7 mV 10.6 mV 15.5 mV 18.4 mV Pass
60% Load 15.7 mV 12.2 mV 17.5 mV 23.3 mV Pass
70% Load 17.6 mV 13.7 mV 20.2 mV 25.1 mV Pass
80% Load 19.0 mV 15.4 mV 19.5 mV 32.5 mV Pass
90% Load 21.0 mV 17.1 mV 24.0 mV 36.8 mV Pass
100% Load 30.1 mV 22.9 mV 22.7 mV 42.2 mV Pass
110% Load 36.1 mV 26.8 mV 23.6 mV 54.7 mV Fail
Crossload 1 12.7 mV 72.7 mV 24.0 mV 28.2 mV Fail
Crossload 2 23.6 mV 18.9 mV 15.1 mV 20.9 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 8.7 mV 13.5 mV 13.2 mV Pass
20% Load 8.4 mV 8.2 mV 13.5 mV 14.6 mV Pass
30% Load 9.4 mV 9.3 mV 13.1 mV 15.6 mV Pass
40% Load 10.6 mV 9.5 mV 13.6 mV 15.9 mV Pass
50% Load 11.2 mV 10.0 mV 15.1 mV 18.8 mV Pass
60% Load 12.0 mV 11.3 mV 17.1 mV 23.2 mV Pass
70% Load 13.6 mV 12.8 mV 17.1 mV 27.0 mV Pass
80% Load 16.1 mV 13.6 mV 21.0 mV 30.3 mV Pass
90% Load 18.0 mV 15.6 mV 20.8 mV 34.8 mV Pass
100% Load 26.8 mV 20.9 mV 24.0 mV 38.5 mV Pass
110% Load 30.5 mV 24.8 mV 24.4 mV 50.5 mV Fail
Crossload 1 12.2 mV 61.8 mV 27.1 mV 28.2 mV Fail
Crossload 2 18.1 mV 17.0 mV 15.3 mV 20.7 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Gamemax GM500 rev.2

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