CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
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Gamer Storm PQ1000M-V2
Serial Number-
Lab IDGA10002824
Certification ID252824
  • Test Result Report ID: 25PS2824A
  • Certificate Issue Date: Jun 2, 2025
115V230V
Scheme: ETA-EMI PSU
115V230V
Scheme: LAMBDA PSU
Outside Validation Scope
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Certification Body General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandGamer Storm
Manufacturer (OEM)Seasonic
SeriesPQM -V2
Model NumberPQ100M-FD
Serial Number-
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)6.5-13
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1000
TypeATX12V
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Cooling135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA13525H12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps25258330.3
Watts125996153.6
Total Max. Power (W)1000

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x2
Chroma 63600-2
Chroma 63640-80-80 x10
Chroma 63610-80-20
AC Sources Chroma 6530, APM SP300VAC4000W-P, GW Instek ASR-3500
Power Analyzers Rohde & Schwarz HMC8015 & NPA701
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444, 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
EMI Analyzer TekBox TBMR-110M-EU
Isolation Transformer 4kVA
UPS FSP Champ Tower 3kVA, CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA
Testing Methodology Cybenetics PSU Test Protocol

Cables and Connectors(Non-accredited measurements)

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 (705mm) 2 2 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (605mm+125mm) 1 2 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (605mm) 2 2 18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (655mm) (600W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (460mm+120mm+120mm) / 4-pin Molex (+120mm) 3 9 / 3 18AWG No

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) Seasonic
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor MF72 5D-20L (5 ohm) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)

2x GBU1508S (800V, 15A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs

2x CRMicro CRJS99N65G2BF (650V, 20A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 103mOhm)
APFC Boost Diode

1x Global Power G4S06508DT (650V, 8A @ 152°C)
Bulk Cap(s)

1x Rubycon (400V, 820uF , 2000h @ 105°C, MXK)
Main Switchers

4x CRMicro CRJS190N65GCF (650V, 13A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 210mOhm)
APFC Controller

1x Champion CM6500UNX

Resonant Controller

Champion CU6901VPA
IC DriverTopology

Primary side: APFC, Full-Bridge & LLC Resonant converter Secondary side: [12V] Synchronous Rectification & [Minor Rails] DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 6x Leadpower LM45010NHM8A (45V, 228A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.8mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 6x UBIQ QN3106M6N (30V, 57A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 3.8mOhm) PWM Controller(s): UPI-semi uP3861P
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: 11x Teapo (2-5,000h @ 105°C, SC), Polymer: 22x Teapo
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7527RA (OVP, UVP, OCP, SCP, PG)
MCU Nuvoton M031FB0AE
Fan Model Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z (135mm, 12V, 0.50A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB
Rectifier

1x Dongke DK5V45R10S (45V, 10mOhm)
Standby PWM Controller

Excelliance MOS EM8569C

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 RatingStandard++
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)89.401%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)31.10dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.986
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load76.250%
Standby Power Consumption0.0557W
12V Ripple (Full Load)24.47mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)16.92mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)14.13mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)14.20mV
12V Load Regulation0.68%
5V Load Regulation0.28%
3.3V Load Regulation0.49%
5VSB Load Regulation4.50%
Inrush Current32.800A
Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingStandard++
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.279%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)31.72dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.960
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load77.141%
Standby Power Consumption0.1632W
12V Ripple (Full Load)24.91mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)17.01mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)14.42mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)15.72mV
12V Load Regulation0.74%
5V Load Regulation0.34%
3.3V Load Regulation0.49%
5VSB Load Regulation4.50%
Inrush Current65.500A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.58V
5V Transient Response (200%)4.904V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.207V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)4.897V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal20.50ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time15.50ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay5.00ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)59.0ms64.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)127.0ms129.0ms
12V OCP (29.0°C / 43.7°C)92.20A (111.08%), 12.119V92.00A (110.84%), 12.142V
5V OCP (29.0°C / 43.7°C)34.8A (139.20%), 4.99V34.6A (138.40%), 4.992V
3.3V OCP (29.0°C / 43.7°C)36.5A (146.00%), 3.325V36.4A (145.60%), 3.32V
5VSB OCP (29.0°C / 43.7°C)6.4A (213.33%), 4.702V6.4A (213.33%), 4.754V
OPP (28.73°C / 43.01°C)114.30%113.70%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)20.5
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)15.5
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)5

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.10 V 115.07 V 113.85 V 115.10 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 60.00 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.10 % N/A 0.15 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.056 W 0.021 W N/A 0.080 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.010 W 10.000 W N/A 10.047 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.007 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 230.25 V 230.22 V 227.70 V 230.27 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 50.00 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.00 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.415 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.14 % 0.13 % N/A 0.16 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.163 W 0.142 W N/A 0.186 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 33.080 W 33.067 W N/A 33.091 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.005 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

Conducted Emissions EN55032 & CISPR 32

NEUTRAL
PHASE

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 0.227W 65.051% 0.035
5.051V 0.349W 115.08V
2 0.09A 0.455W 72.533% 0.062
5.049V 0.628W 115.08V
3 0.55A 2.765W 81.1% 0.263
5.028V 3.409W 115.09V
4 1A 5.008W 81.331% 0.362
5.008V 6.157W 115.08V
5 1.5A 7.478W 80.869% 0.415
4.985V 9.247W 115.08V
6 3A 14.748W 78.66% 0.487
4.916V 18.749W 115.08V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.227W 50.522% 0.014
5.052V 0.45W 230.24V
2 0.09A 0.455W 61.824% 0.022
5.049V 0.736W 230.26V
3 0.55A 2.765W 78.189% 0.102
5.028V 3.536W 230.22V
4 1A 5.008W 80.045% 0.168
5.007V 6.257W 230.21V
5 1.5A 7.478W 80.795% 0.226
4.985V 9.256W 230.21V
6 3A 14.75W 80.004% 0.331
4.916V 18.44W 230.23V

Protection Features

OCP (Normal @ 29.0°C)12V: 92.20A (111.08%), 12.119V
5V: 34.8A (139.20%), 4.99V
3.3V: 36.5A (146.00%), 3.325V
5VSB: 6.4A (213.33%), 4.702V
OCP (Hot @ 43.7°C)12V: 92.00A (110.84%), 12.142V
5V: 34.6A (138.40%), 4.992V
3.3V: 36.4A (145.60%), 3.32V
5VSB: 6.4A (213.33%), 4.754V
OPP (Normal @ 28.7°C)1142.95W (114.30%)
OPP (Hot @ 43.0°C)1136.97W (113.70%)
OTP✓ (110°C @ Heat Sink)
SCP12V to Earth: ✓
5V to Earth: ✓
3.3V to Earth: ✓
5VSB to Earth: ✓
-12V to Earth: ✓
PWR_OKProper Operation
UVP (Full Load @ 90V)✓
UVP (No Damage @ 80V)✓
Conducted Emissions EN55032 & CISPR 32✓
NLO✓
Fan Failure Protection✗
SIPSurge: MOV
Inrush: NTC & Bypass Relay

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% 6.432A 1.994A 1.996A 1A 100.004 87.859% 0 <6.0 41.33°C 0.973
12.191V 5.015V 3.306V 5V 113.824 40.25°C 115.02V
20% 13.900A 2.993A 2.996A 1.204A 199.959 91.201% 0 <6.0 44.41°C 0.983
12.162V 5.013V 3.305V 4.983V 219.252 40.83°C 114.98V
30% 21.712A 3.492A 3.497A 1.41A 300.018 91.978% 0 <6.0 44.83°C 0.987
12.157V 5.013V 3.303V 4.966V 326.181 41.18°C 114.95V
40% 29.496A 3.992A 3.999A 1.617A 399.632 91.613% 910 24 41.82°C 0.988
12.151V 5.011V 3.301V 4.948V 436.223 53.84°C 114.91V
50% 36.958A 4.993A 5.002A 1.826A 499.36 91.264% 899 23.7 42.35°C 0.988
12.145V 5.009V 3.299V 4.93V 547.156 56.55°C 114.87V
60% 44.488A 5.993A 6.005A 2A 599.714 90.76% 885 23.9 42.59°C 0.989
12.140V 5.008V 3.298V 4.913V 660.77 60.22°C 114.83V
70% 51.951A 6.993A 7.009A 2.249A 699.618 90.052% 869 23.4 43.41°C 0.991
12.137V 5.007V 3.297V 4.892V 776.907 65.45°C 114.78V
80% 59.484A 7.992A 8.012A 2.359A 799.615 89.258% 991 27.4 43.76°C 0.992
12.133V 5.005V 3.295V 4.877V 895.843 68.02°C 114.74V
90% 67.383A 8.493A 8.502A 2.468A 899.389 88.381% 1537 42.1 44.01°C 0.993
12.124V 5.004V 3.293V 4.863V 1017.618 64.66°C 114.7V
100% 75.092A 8.996A 9.024A 3.11A 999.384 87.443% 1805 47.6 45.81°C 0.994
12.115V 5.003V 3.291V 4.825V 1142.898 64.63°C 114.66V
110% 82.743A 9.998A 10.122A 3.117A 1099.999 86.325% 2013 51.6 46.1°C 0.995
12.106V 5.001V 3.29V 4.813V 1274.249 65.61°C 114.61V
CL1 0.115A 15.051A 14.984A 0A 126.308 82.946% 922 24.5 40.71°C 0.98
12.187V 5.003V 3.31V 5.03V 152.276 53.06°C 115V
CL2 0.115A 24.984A 0A 0A 126.272 81.308% 920 24.5 42.17°C 0.98
12.184V 4.998V 3.311V 5.036V 155.299 52.05°C 115V
CL3 0.115A 0A 24.885A 0A 83.89 74.766% 930 24.8 41.97°C 0.973
12.198V 5.018V 3.315V 5.032V 112.205 50.28°C 115.01V
CL4 82.559A 0A 0A 0.001A 999.969 88.028% 1800 47.6 45.2°C 0.993
12.112V 5.014V 3.293V 4.976V 1135.979 61.38°C 114.66V

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% 6.424A 1.994A 1.995A 1A 99.99 88.893% 0 <6.0 47.06°C 0.871
12.203V 5.016V 3.307V 5V 112.484 40.22°C 230.25V
20% 13.886A 2.991A 2.994A 1.204A 199.943 92.517% 0 <6.0 49.68°C 0.94
12.174V 5.015V 3.306V 4.983V 216.112 40.81°C 230.23V
30% 21.693A 3.491A 3.495A 1.41A 299.998 93.393% 0 <6.0 49.81°C 0.962
12.167V 5.014V 3.305V 4.966V 321.225 41.15°C 230.2V
40% 29.483A 3.992A 3.998A 1.617A 399.577 93.23% 913 24.2 41.84°C 0.971
12.155V 5.011V 3.302V 4.949V 428.592 50.47°C 230.17V
50% 36.952A 4.992A 5.001A 1.825A 499.309 93.082% 903 23.7 42.17°C 0.976
12.145V 5.009V 3.3V 4.931V 536.417 51.13°C 230.14V
60% 44.482A 5.993A 6.004A 2A 599.674 92.774% 889 23.7 42.75°C 0.979
12.141V 5.008V 3.298V 4.914V 646.38 53.81°C 230.12V
70% 51.949A 6.993A 7.007A 2.248A 699.588 92.311% 871 23.4 43.19°C 0.982
12.137V 5.006V 3.297V 4.893V 757.856 56.61°C 230.09V
80% 59.484A 7.992A 8.009A 2.358A 799.592 91.781% 989 27.4 43.85°C 0.984
12.133V 5.005V 3.296V 4.878V 871.195 58.89°C 230.07V
90% 67.390A 8.494A 8.499A 2.468A 899.381 91.175% 1537 42.1 44.27°C 0.985
12.122V 5.004V 3.294V 4.864V 986.441 56.92°C 230.04V
100% 75.101A 8.996A 9.02A 3.109A 999.386 90.531% 1807 47.7 45.64°C 0.986
12.113V 5.002V 3.292V 4.825V 1103.924 57.2°C 230.02V
110% 82.737A 9.998A 10.117A 3.116A 1099.994 89.833% 2015 51.7 46.9°C 0.988
12.107V 5.001V 3.291V 4.815V 1224.479 58.7°C 230V
CL1 0.115A 15.05A 14.979A 0A 126.305 84.077% 923 24.5 42.67°C 0.909
12.189V 5.003V 3.311V 5.031V 150.225 53.11°C 230.18V
CL2 0.115A 24.98A 0A 0A 126.267 82.418% 922 24.5 41.52°C 0.911
12.185V 4.999V 3.311V 5.037V 153.206 50.46°C 230.18V
CL3 0.114A 0A 24.877A 0A 83.886 75.606% 928 24.8 40.49°C 0.87
12.197V 5.019V 3.316V 5.032V 110.955 48.25°C 230.19V
CL4 82.568A 0A 0A 0.001A 999.946 91.078% 1804 47.6 45.33°C 0.986
12.110V 5.014V 3.293V 4.976V 1097.906 54.74°C 230.02V

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 1.226A 0.498A 0.499A 0.198A 19.997 75.901% 0 <6.0 45.34°C 0.868
12.108V 5.016V 3.306V 5.042V 26.346 36.07°C 115.07V
40W 2.698A 0.698A 0.699A 0.298A 40 82.999% 0 <6.0 45.83°C 0.938
12.114V 5.017V 3.307V 5.036V 48.193 37.55°C 115.05V
60W 4.146A 0.897A 0.898A 0.398A 60.001 83.722% 0 <6.0 43.33°C 0.96
12.186V 5.017V 3.307V 5.03V 71.665 38.89°C 115.04V
80W 5.605A 1.097A 1.098A 0.498A 79.949 86.822% 0 <6.0 42.19°C 0.969
12.189V 5.017V 3.306V 5.025V 92.084 39.23°C 115.03V

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 1.224A 0.498A 0.499A 0.198A 20.002 76.63% 0 <6.0 44.39°C 0.49
12.126V 5.019V 3.308V 5.042V 26.088 36.93°C 230.26V
40W 2.696A 0.697A 0.698A 0.298A 40.001 83.716% 0 <6.0 45.84°C 0.676
12.127V 5.018V 3.308V 5.036V 47.778 37.81°C 230.26V
60W 4.140A 0.897A 0.898A 0.398A 59.999 84.657% 0 <6.0 45.83°C 0.78
12.202V 5.018V 3.308V 5.03V 70.875 38.04°C 230.26V
80W 5.598A 1.096A 1.097A 0.498A 79.941 87.531% 0 <6.0 48.08°C 0.834
12.202V 5.018V 3.308V 5.024V 91.331 39.24°C 230.26V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load27.69mV11.90mV11.27mV9.19mVPass
20% Load24.85mV13.03mV12.15mV10.48mVPass
30% Load19.08mV12.62mV12.05mV10.89mVPass
40% Load20.00mV13.24mV12.10mV11.51mVPass
50% Load20.62mV13.91mV13.03mV13.21mVPass
60% Load21.55mV15.66mV12.82mV12.96mVPass
70% Load22.89mV16.17mV13.60mV13.37mVPass
80% Load22.48mV16.79mV14.01mV14.50mVPass
90% Load23.41mV16.79mV13.81mV14.92mVPass
100% Load24.47mV16.92mV14.13mV14.20mVPass
110% Load24.81mV17.01mV14.60mV15.18mVPass
Crossload133.73mV15.80mV13.22mV11.73mVPass
Crossload234.96mV22.67mV13.39mV13.83mVPass
Crossload329.18mV12.73mV13.96mV11.61mVPass
Crossload425.92mV15.16mV12.97mV14.75mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load31.45mV13.03mV12.82mV10.22mVPass
20% Load26.50mV13.09mV12.88mV10.74mVPass
30% Load21.60mV14.84mV13.19mV11.20mVPass
40% Load20.98mV14.73mV13.65mV11.72mVPass
50% Load22.17mV15.35mV14.27mV13.42mVPass
60% Load23.61mV17.05mV14.22mV14.09mVPass
70% Load23.87mV17.93mV15.10mV14.09mVPass
80% Load25.06mV17.57mV16.34mV14.97mVPass
90% Load25.42mV18.65mV16.13mV15.54mVPass
100% Load24.91mV17.01mV14.42mV15.72mVPass
110% Load26.31mV17.28mV15.17mV15.73mVPass
Crossload136.87mV14.87mV13.56mV11.40mVPass
Crossload238.92mV21.90mV15.52mV13.93mVPass
Crossload332.48mV14.01mV15.41mV12.34mVPass
Crossload425.02mV16.34mV13.21mV14.63mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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