CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5
Serial Number
Lab IDMS85002336
  • Report: 24PS2336A
  • Receipt Date: Jan 8, 2024
  • Test Date: Jan 25, 2024
  • Report Date: Jan 26, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandMSI
Manufacturer (OEM)CWT
SeriesMAG AGL PCIE5
Model NumberMAG A850GL PCIE5
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)12
Rated Frequency (Hz)47-63
Rated Power (W)850
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(DF1202512FDHN)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202070.52.50.3
Watts11084612.53.6
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 18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (750mm) 2 2 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (600mm+150mm) 2 4 18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (450W) 1 1 16-26AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 2 8 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) / FDD (+150mm) 1 4 / 1 18-20AWG No

Parts Description

General Data -
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
Platform GPX
PCB Type Double Sided
Primary Side -
Transient Filter 2x Y caps,2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV,1x Power Integrations CAP200DG (discharge IC)
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor SCK-056 5Ohm & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 1x Diodes GBU1506 (800V, 15A @ 125°C)
APFC MOSFETs 2x Great Power GP28S50 (500 V, 28 A @ 150 °C, Rds (on): 0.125 ohm) &
1x SPN5003 FET (for reduced no-load consumption)
APFC Boost Diode 1x CRMICRO CRXI06D065G2 (600V, 6A @ 167°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x CapXon (420V, 560uF, 2000h @ 105°C, HP)
Main Switchers 4x Silan Microelectronics SVF20N50F (500 V, 12.6 A @ 100 °C, Rds (on): 0.27 ohm)
MCU 1x Texas Instruments LM393
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UNX
Resonant Controller Champion CM6901X
Topology Primary side: APFC, Full-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side -
+12V MOSFETs 6x Infineon 014N04LS (40V, 107A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.4mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x UBIQ QM3054M6 (30V, 61A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 4.8mOhm) PWM Controller: ANPEC APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic: 10x Elite (2,000h @ 105°C, PF),
5x CapXon (2-5,000 @ 105°C, KF),
Polymer: 27x CapXon
Supervisor IC IN1S429I - DCG
Fan Model Martech DF1202512FDHN (120mm, 12V, 0.42A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
Standby PWM Controller Power Integrations TNY287PG

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

Average Efficiency89.044%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load68.015%
Average Efficiency VSB78.828%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.0549
Average PF0.982
Avg Noise Output38.49 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)PLATINUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)Standard+
Average Efficiency91.304%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
Average Efficiency VSB77.920%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.1190
Average PF0.941
Avg Noise Output38.02 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)PLATINUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)Standard+

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)17.2
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)16
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)1.2

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.91 V 114.87 V 113.85 V 114.95 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.98 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.417 1.416 1.340 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.12 % N/A 0.21 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.055 W 0.048 W N/A 0.063 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.288 W 10.270 W N/A 10.313 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.005 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.88 V 229.83 V 227.70 V 229.95 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: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.417 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.17 % 0.15 % N/A 0.21 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.119 W 0.091 W N/A 0.161 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 34.688 W 34.656 W N/A 34.717 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 0.23W 63.128% 0.028
5.105V 0.289W 114.91V
2 0.09A 0.46W 75.033% 0.059
5.105V 0.613W 114.9V
3 0.55A 2.801W 80.127% 0.261
5.094V 3.496W 114.91V
4 1A 5.082W 78.649% 0.35
5.082V 6.461W 114.9V
5 1.5A 7.601W 78.572% 0.406
5.067V 9.674W 114.91V
6 2.5A 12.599W 76.629% 0.461
5.04V 16.441W 114.9V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.23W 56.243% 0.012
5.109V 0.409W 229.93V
2 0.09A 0.46W 65.897% 0.02
5.108V 0.699W 229.93V
3 0.55A 2.801W 77.445% 0.1
5.094V 3.618W 229.89V
4 1A 5.082W 78.852% 0.166
5.082V 6.446W 229.89V
5 1.5A 7.602W 79.403% 0.212
5.068V 9.574W 229.89V
6 2.5A 12.601W 79.035% 0.294
5.041V 15.943W 229.89V

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% 5.248A 1.992A 1.971A 0.986A 85.001 87.678% 1145 29.7 40.27°C 0.965
12.082V 5.02V 3.348V 5.069V 96.944 44.32°C 114.88V
20% 11.515A 2.989A 2.959A 1.187A 169.939 90.69% 1148 29.8 40.83°C 0.98
12.075V 5.018V 3.346V 5.055V 187.386 45.38°C 114.85V
30% 18.138A 3.489A 3.454A 1.388A 254.947 91.425% 1150 29.8 41.17°C 0.984
12.068V 5.016V 3.344V 5.042V 278.86 46.26°C 114.83V
40% 24.776A 3.989A 3.949A 1.591A 340.037 91.454% 1153 29.9 41.7°C 0.984
12.061V 5.014V 3.343V 5.029V 371.815 47.29°C 114.8V
50% 31.054A 4.987A 4.939A 1.795A 424.854 90.962% 1158 29.9 42.36°C 0.983
12.055V 5.013V 3.341V 5.015V 467.064 48.37°C 114.77V
60% 37.318A 5.987A 5.93A 1.999A 509.392 90.389% 1162 30.2 42.86°C 0.985
12.047V 5.012V 3.339V 5.002V 563.555 49.44°C 114.74V
70% 43.651A 6.988A 6.923A 2.206A 594.705 89.61% 1185 30.9 43.15°C 0.986
12.041V 5.01V 3.337V 4.987V 663.662 50.24°C 114.7V
80% 49.999A 7.988A 7.918A 2.311A 679.528 88.573% 1926 43.8 43.65°C 0.987
12.033V 5.006V 3.334V 4.976V 767.196 51.71°C 114.67V
90% 56.761A 8.492A 8.403A 2.417A 764.957 87.668% 2386 48.2 44.14°C 0.988
12.024V 5.004V 3.332V 4.966V 872.564 53.19°C 114.63V
100% 63.449A 8.994A 8.917A 2.523A 849.669 86.814% 2384 48.2 45.91°C 0.989
12.017V 5.003V 3.331V 4.954V 978.723 55.98°C 114.6V
110% 69.876A 9.998A 10.004A 2.528A 935.049 85.715% 2384 48.2 46.67°C 0.991
12.011V 5V 3.329V 4.945V 1090.881 57.54°C 114.57V
CL1 0.116A 13.222A 13.104A 0A 111.296 83.4% 1165 30.3 41.37°C 0.976
12.087V 5.006V 3.335V 5.082V 133.45 46.82°C 114.87V
CL2 0.114A 19.956A 0A 0A 101.343 81.197% 1169 30.4 40.12°C 0.975
12.093V 5.009V 3.347V 5.088V 124.815 47.13°C 114.88V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.775A 0A 67.397 76.27% 1148 29.8 40.17°C 0.964
12.088V 5.021V 3.338V 5.089V 88.368 49.23°C 114.88V
CL4 70.679A 0A 0A 0A 849.518 87.804% 2394 48.3 44.81°C 0.989
12.020V 5.021V 3.347V 5.029V 967.525 55.79°C 114.61V

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% 5.248A 1.992A 1.971A 0.987A 85.004 88.584% 1144 29.6 40.15°C 0.819
12.079V 5.02V 3.348V 5.068V 95.957 44.39°C 229.88V
20% 11.517A 2.99A 2.959A 1.187A 169.946 92.012% 1146 29.7 40.74°C 0.916
12.073V 5.017V 3.345V 5.055V 184.698 45.27°C 229.87V
30% 18.141A 3.489A 3.454A 1.388A 254.95 92.973% 1152 29.9 41.04°C 0.942
12.066V 5.016V 3.344V 5.042V 274.221 46.06°C 229.85V
40% 24.780A 3.989A 3.95A 1.591A 340.035 93.201% 1153 29.9 41.97°C 0.954
12.059V 5.014V 3.342V 5.029V 364.841 47.48°C 229.83V
50% 31.059A 4.988A 4.939A 1.795A 424.839 93.033% 1158 29.9 42.04°C 0.959
12.052V 5.012V 3.341V 5.015V 456.658 48.05°C 229.82V
60% 37.321A 5.987A 5.93A 1.999A 509.387 92.769% 1163 30.2 42.71°C 0.962
12.046V 5.011V 3.339V 5.002V 549.094 49.24°C 229.8V
70% 43.654A 6.988A 6.923A 2.206A 594.703 92.316% 1245 32.5 43.09°C 0.965
12.040V 5.009V 3.337V 4.987V 644.203 50.17°C 229.78V
80% 50.002A 7.989A 7.918A 2.311A 679.509 91.695% 1882 43.1 43.85°C 0.968
12.032V 5.006V 3.334V 4.976V 741.055 51.94°C 229.77V
90% 56.750A 8.491A 8.402A 2.417A 764.936 91.125% 2388 48.2 44.45°C 0.971
12.025V 5.004V 3.333V 4.965V 839.44 53.49°C 229.76V
100% 63.450A 8.994A 8.916A 2.523A 849.649 90.615% 2385 48.2 45.03°C 0.973
12.017V 5.003V 3.331V 4.955V 937.646 55.06°C 229.74V
110% 69.877A 9.999A 10.004A 2.528A 935.035 90.031% 2387 48.2 46.56°C 0.975
12.011V 5V 3.329V 4.945V 1038.568 57.48°C 229.73V
CL1 0.116A 13.224A 13.104A 0A 111.294 84.195% 1162 30.2 40.57°C 0.876
12.087V 5.006V 3.335V 5.082V 132.185 46.04°C 229.87V
CL2 0.114A 19.958A 0A 0A 101.346 82.169% 1172 30.5 41.72°C 0.866
12.093V 5.008V 3.347V 5.087V 123.341 48.77°C 229.87V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.776A 0A 67.396 76.98% 1148 29.8 40.39°C 0.8
12.091V 5.02V 3.338V 5.088V 87.549 49.43°C 229.88V
CL4 70.696A 0A 0A 0A 849.538 91.485% 2394 48.3 44.6°C 0.973
12.017V 5.02V 3.346V 5.029V 928.616 55.57°C 229.74V

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 0.498A 0.492A 0.196A 20.001 72.111% 1128 29.1 36.77°C 0.805
12.081V 5.023V 3.351V 5.097V 27.739 39.84°C 114.92V
40W 2.706A 0.697A 0.689A 0.294A 39.999 82.025% 1133 29.4 37.02°C 0.914
12.082V 5.023V 3.35V 5.093V 48.766 40.31°C 114.89V
60W 4.182A 0.896A 0.886A 0.393A 59.997 85.727% 1136 29.5 38.4°C 0.945
12.082V 5.022V 3.35V 5.088V 69.984 42.29°C 114.89V
80W 5.654A 1.095A 1.084A 0.492A 79.944 87.783% 1139 29.5 39.03°C 0.965
12.081V 5.021V 3.349V 5.083V 91.068 42.98°C 114.89V

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 1.229A 0.498A 0.492A 0.196A 19.995 70.796% 1128 29.1 36.89°C 0.432
12.079V 5.024V 3.351V 5.098V 28.241 39.95°C 229.89V
40W 2.706A 0.697A 0.689A 0.294A 39.995 81.823% 1132 29.4 37.37°C 0.619
12.082V 5.024V 3.351V 5.093V 48.873 40.7°C 229.88V
60W 4.182A 0.896A 0.886A 0.393A 59.994 86.154% 1135 29.5 38.35°C 0.739
12.080V 5.022V 3.35V 5.088V 69.638 41.9°C 229.88V
80W 5.654A 1.095A 1.084A 0.492A 79.938 88.672% 1139 29.5 39.16°C 0.806
12.080V 5.022V 3.35V 5.084V 90.149 42.94°C 229.88V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load17.09mV14.05mV15.40mV15.40mVPass
20% Load19.14mV14.76mV14.78mV15.76mVPass
30% Load21.49mV15.17mV15.04mV18.31mVPass
40% Load20.93mV15.12mV16.37mV20.15mVPass
50% Load18.83mV14.61mV15.70mV20.92mVPass
60% Load18.98mV15.68mV17.08mV25.12mVPass
70% Load19.18mV16.25mV16.78mV18.57mVPass
80% Load21.18mV16.55mV17.34mV18.62mVPass
90% Load20.06mV17.37mV17.08mV21.02mVPass
100% Load30.17mV17.91mV18.42mV22.33mVPass
110% Load31.82mV19.12mV19.23mV22.19mVPass
Crossload129.27mV17.17mV18.66mV15.55mVPass
Crossload218.93mV19.00mV13.61mV14.12mVPass
Crossload318.16mV14.71mV19.75mV15.04mVPass
Crossload429.90mV15.27mV17.42mV19.80mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load13.15mV12.05mV12.28mV13.56mVPass
20% Load16.66mV11.04mV11.20mV13.20mVPass
30% Load21.06mV10.98mV12.43mV15.86mVPass
40% Load18.76mV11.14mV12.33mV17.39mVPass
50% Load15.45mV11.85mV12.74mV19.28mVPass
60% Load15.30mV12.98mV13.56mV23.43mVPass
70% Load14.48mV12.72mV13.10mV17.34mVPass
80% Load15.91mV12.57mV15.19mV17.29mVPass
90% Load16.93mV13.44mV14.89mV19.44mVPass
100% Load27.21mV14.24mV15.70mV17.56mVPass
110% Load29.52mV14.24mV16.29mV19.26mVPass
Crossload125.51mV13.31mV15.53mV13.22mVPass
Crossload216.42mV18.65mV12.74mV14.63mVPass
Crossload315.76mV11.80mV17.29mV13.20mVPass
Crossload426.15mV13.45mV14.48mV16.44mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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