CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Gamer Storm PF500X
Serial Number-
Lab IDGA50002734
  • Report: 25PS2734A
  • Receipt Date: Jan 23, 2025
  • Test Date: Feb 4, 2025
  • Report Date: Feb 5, 2025
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandGamer Storm
Manufacturer (OEM)CE-Link
SeriesPFX
Model NumberPF500X-HD
Serial Number-
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)200-240
Rated Current (Arms)5
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)500
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA1225M12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFixed cables

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps161641.630.3
Watts100499.2153.6
Total Max. Power (W)500

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 (550mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (610mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (510mm) 1 1 18AWG No
SATA (455mm+155mm+155mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm) 2 6 / 2 18AWG No

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) CE LINK
PCB Type Single-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor M72 1.3D15 (1.3 ohm)
Bridge Rectifier(s)

1x GBU406 (600V, 4A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs

1x Lonten LND13N50 (500V, 8A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.46Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode

1x Good-Ark MUR860F (600V, 8A @ 105°C)
Bulk Cap(s)

1x Teapo (420V, 330uF, 6-10,000h @ 105°C, TC)
Main Switchers

2x Lonten LND13N50 (500V, 8A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.46Ohm)
PFC/PWM Controller

Champion CM6800UX
Topology

Primary side: APFC, Double Forward Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 2x HB043N06GC
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x SLD3090T PWM Controller(s): 2x Anpec APW7164
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: 12x Teapo (1-3,000h @ 105°C, SC) 1x Toshincon (@105°C, UCE) Polymer: 2x
Supervisor IC IN1S3151-SAG
Fan Model Hong Hua HA1225M12F-Z (120mm, 12V, 0.45A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB
Rectifier

1x Chongqing Pingwei PS1045L (45V, 10A) SBR
Standby PWM Controller

Esthome EST.2915HP

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✓

Performance Summary 230V

Efficiency RatingBRONZE
Noise RatingA
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)86.743%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)20.44dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.960
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load57.649%
Standby Power Consumption0.1559W
12V Ripple (Full Load)47.10mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)27.94mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)24.23mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)22.06mV
12V Load Regulation0.42%
5V Load Regulation3.11%
3.3V Load Regulation4.71%
5VSB Load Regulation6.18%
Inrush Current184.600A
12V Transient Response (150%)11.66V
5V Transient Response (150%)4.888V
3.3V Transient Response (150%)3.166V
5VSB Transient Response (150%)4.951V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal12.20ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time10.40ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay1.80ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)45.0ms44.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)126.0ms126.0ms
12V OCP (31.5°C / 43.2°C)55.00A (132.21%), 11.793V *High Ripple (183.66mV), Stopped54.40A (130.77%), 11.895V *High Ripple (182.95mV), Stopped
5V OCP (31.5°C / 43.2°C)26.367A (164.79%), 4.98V26A (162.50%), 4.978V
3.3V OCP (31.5°C / 43.2°C)26.9A (168.13%), 3.278V27A (168.75%), 3.276V
5VSB OCP (31.5°C / 43.2°C)5.4A (180.00%), 4.868V5.4A (180.00%), 4.868V
OPP (30.93°C / 40.01°C)126.52%126.52%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)12.2
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)10.4
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)1.8

Vampire Power

Tables 230V

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 231.00 V 230.89 V 227.70 V 231.07 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 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.156 W 0.113 W N/A 0.219 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 16.194 W 15.972 W N/A 16.421 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.008 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Graphs 230V

Efficiency Graph

230V

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

230V

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) 230V

Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 52.96% 0.025
5.152V 0.441W 229.88V
2 0.09A 0.464W 63.922% 0.042
5.15V 0.728W 229.89V
3 0.55A 2.82W 78.123% 0.175
5.128V 3.609W 229.88V
4 1A 5.107W 80.327% 0.245
5.106V 6.359W 229.88V
5 1.5A 7.624W 80.577% 0.293
5.082V 9.46W 229.88V
6 3A 15.025W 79.939% 0.357
5.009V 18.794W 229.88V

Supplementary Tests (For Reference)

Typical Load Tests 230V

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
10% 2.346A 1.974A 1.975A 0.982A 49.994 82.047% 685 14.4 40.17°C 0.857
12.102V 5.066V 3.342V 5.091V 60.933 40.29°C 229.88V
20% 5.706A 2.97A 2.976A 1.184A 99.923 87.337% 690 14.5 40.63°C 0.924
12.098V 5.05V 3.326V 5.065V 114.411 41.52°C 229.88V
30% 9.419A 3.474A 3.486A 1.389A 149.957 88.793% 695 14.7 41.02°C 0.949
12.094V 5.037V 3.313V 5.042V 168.883 42.57°C 229.87V
40% 13.135A 3.981A 4A 1.595A 199.994 89.119% 699 14.9 41.6°C 0.961
12.089V 5.024V 3.3V 5.017V 224.41 43.75°C 229.86V
50% 16.503A 4.993A 5.024A 1.804A 249.942 88.866% 842 19.8 42.19°C 0.969
12.085V 5.007V 3.284V 4.991V 281.258 45.33°C 229.85V
60% 19.881A 6.011A 6.06A 2A 299.903 88.331% 1088 27.2 42.54°C 0.971
12.080V 4.991V 3.268V 4.964V 339.521 46.37°C 229.84V
70% 23.263A 7.038A 7.106A 2.229A 350.006 87.652% 1264 31.7 43.15°C 0.977
12.075V 4.974V 3.251V 4.935V 399.314 47.33°C 229.83V
80% 26.638A 8.068A 8.161A 2.341A 399.4 86.764% 1457 35.4 43.51°C 0.98
12.070V 4.957V 3.234V 4.912V 460.331 47.85°C 229.82V
90% 30.432A 8.597A 8.694A 2.454A 449.608 85.963% 1616 38 44.29°C 0.981
12.064V 4.942V 3.22V 4.891V 523.028 49.09°C 229.81V
100% 33.977A 9.132A 9.268A 3.098A 499.252 84.955% 1801 41 45.58°C 0.982
12.054V 4.927V 3.205V 4.841V 587.667 50.65°C 229.8V
110% 37.469A 10.182A 10.449A 3.112A 549.46 83.744% 1836 41.6 46.03°C 0.982
12.042V 4.909V 3.187V 4.821V 656.124 53.17°C 229.79V
CL1 0.114A 12.03A 12.097A 0A 101.283 80.767% 762 16.9 40.16°C 0.931
12.101V 5.003V 3.282V 5.087V 125.401 44.92°C 229.87V
CL2 0.114A 15.912A 0A 0A 81.374 80.162% 687 14.5 40.82°C 0.914
12.103V 5.027V 3.313V 5.112V 101.512 44.49°C 229.87V
CL3 0.114A 0A 15.956A 0A 54.19 74.475% 687 14.5 40.2°C 0.88
12.103V 5.044V 3.31V 5.11V 72.762 42.78°C 229.88V
CL4 41.529A 0A 0A 0.002A 499.915 86.345% 1751 39.6 45.42°C 0.982
12.038V 4.985V 3.259V 5.029V 578.982 49.52°C 229.8V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Light Load Tests 230V

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
20W 1.226A 0.492A 0.492A 0.195A 19.992 70.154% 669 13.8 36.2°C 0.721
12.105V 5.08V 3.356V 5.14V 28.498 36°C 229.91V
40W 2.700A 0.69A 0.689A 0.292A 39.991 80.746% 681 14.3 37.01°C 0.828
12.102V 5.075V 3.351V 5.13V 49.529 36.38°C 229.9V
60W 4.176A 0.887A 0.887A 0.391A 59.991 84.826% 685 14.4 38.16°C 0.877
12.101V 5.069V 3.346V 5.12V 70.724 37.82°C 229.89V
80W 5.646A 1.086A 1.086A 0.489A 79.931 86.952% 687 14.5 39.48°C 0.906
12.099V 5.065V 3.341V 5.11V 91.922 40.51°C 229.88V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements 230V

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load14.89mV14.87mV14.58mV12.38mVPass
20% Load16.68mV15.22mV13.76mV12.53mVPass
30% Load18.42mV16.45mV15.19mV14.32mVPass
40% Load20.11mV16.81mV15.65mV14.68mVPass
50% Load22.05mV17.52mV15.70mV15.91mVPass
60% Load26.09mV18.96mV17.29mV16.32mVPass
70% Load27.88mV19.46mV18.93mV18.26mVPass
80% Load32.39mV21.71mV21.43mV19.39mVPass
90% Load36.73mV22.84mV23.63mV20.61mVPass
100% Load47.10mV27.94mV24.23mV22.06mVPass
110% Load51.44mV27.85mV28.29mV23.70mVPass
Crossload119.70mV23.38mV24.05mV16.18mVPass
Crossload216.68mV22.48mV18.52mV15.86mVPass
Crossload317.65mV18.34mV21.33mV15.29mVPass
Crossload448.95mV21.77mV16.98mV23.21mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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