CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
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Gamer Storm PQ850M-V2
Serial Number-
Lab IDGA85002829
Certification ID252829
  • Test Result Report ID: 25PS2829A
  • Certificate Issue Date: Jun 3, 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 NumberPQ850M-FD
Serial Number-
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)5.5-11
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)850
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. PowerAmps20207030.3
Watts100840153.6
Total Max. Power (W)850

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 NTC Thermistor MF72 5D-20L (5 ohm) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)
2x GBU1508S (800V, 15A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs
2x CRMicro CRJS140N65G2F (650V, 15A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 140mOhm)
APFC Boost Diode
Global Power G4S06508DT (650V, 8A @ 152°C)
Bulk Cap(s)
Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 680uF , 2000h @ 105°C, KMR)
Main Switchers
4x CRMicro CS13N50 A0R (500V, 8.2A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.5Ohm)
APFC  Controller
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 4x Leadpower LM45013NHM8A (45V, 95A @ 25°C, Rds(on): 1.1mOhm)
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
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 RatingA-
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)89.286%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)28.53dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.984
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load71.747%
Standby Power Consumption0.0679W
12V Ripple (Full Load)26.53mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)17.91mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)17.89mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)17.47mV
12V Load Regulation0.71%
5V Load Regulation0.28%
3.3V Load Regulation0.55%
5VSB Load Regulation3.87%
Inrush Current32.010A
Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA-
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.020%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)28.68dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.952
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load73.205%
Standby Power Consumption0.1698W
12V Ripple (Full Load)26.45mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)18.47mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)17.31mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)17.59mV
12V Load Regulation0.80%
5V Load Regulation0.26%
3.3V Load Regulation0.51%
5VSB Load Regulation3.83%
Inrush Current65.280A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.65V
5V Transient Response (200%)4.937V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.224V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)4.924V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal20.80ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time15.90ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay4.90ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)66.0ms65.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)125.0ms124.0ms
12V OCP (25.6°C / 42.0°C)76.80A (109.71%), 12.115V76.80A (109.71%), 12.148V
5V OCP (25.6°C / 42.0°C)27.2A (136.00%), 4.999V27.3A (136.50%), 4.998V
3.3V OCP (25.6°C / 42.0°C)29A (145.00%), 3.312V28.9A (144.50%), 3.312V
5VSB OCP (25.6°C / 42.0°C)6.5A (216.67%), 4.796V6.5A (216.67%), 4.786V
OPP (26.14°C / 43.55°C)111.52%111.23%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)20.8
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)15.9
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)4.9

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.08 V 115.04 V 113.85 V 115.12 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.14 % 0.08 % N/A 0.21 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.068 W 0.004 W N/A 0.107 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 11.260 W 10.617 W N/A 11.881 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.006 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 231.03 V 230.93 V 227.70 V 231.09 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 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.17 % 0.14 % N/A 0.28 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.170 W 0.128 W N/A 0.231 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 35.851 W 35.127 W N/A 36.526 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 61.795% 0.036
5.051V 0.368W 115.09V
2 0.09A 0.455W 70.852% 0.062
5.049V 0.642W 115.09V
3 0.55A 2.767W 80.823% 0.261
5.03V 3.424W 115.09V
4 1A 5.013W 81.268% 0.359
5.012V 6.168W 115.09V
5 1.5A 7.488W 81.293% 0.411
4.992V 9.21W 115.09V
6 3A 14.788W 79.033% 0.483
4.929V 18.712W 115.08V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.227W 48.103% 0.014
5.052V 0.473W 230.27V
2 0.09A 0.455W 60.536% 0.022
5.049V 0.752W 230.27V
3 0.55A 2.766W 77.84% 0.101
5.03V 3.554W 230.26V
4 1A 5.012W 80.197% 0.165
5.012V 6.25W 230.27V
5 1.5A 7.488W 80.568% 0.224
4.991V 9.293W 230.27V
6 3A 14.79W 80.156% 0.328
4.93V 18.452W 230.26V

Protection Features

OCP (Normal @ 25.6°C)12V: 76.80A (109.71%), 12.115V
5V: 27.2A (136.00%), 4.999V
3.3V: 29A (145.00%), 3.312V
5VSB: 6.5A (216.67%), 4.796V
OCP (Hot @ 42.0°C)12V: 76.80A (109.71%), 12.148V
5V: 27.3A (136.50%), 4.998V
3.3V: 28.9A (144.50%), 3.312V
5VSB: 6.5A (216.67%), 4.786V
OPP (Normal @ 26.1°C)947.92W (111.52%)
OPP (Hot @ 43.5°C)945.44W (111.23%)
OTP✓ (105°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% 5.196A 1.989A 1.989A 0.999A 85.003 87.437% 0 <6.0 47.23°C 0.967
12.204V 5.027V 3.318V 5.006V 97.217 40.06°C 115.06V
20% 11.418A 2.985A 2.985A 1.202A 169.933 90.63% 0 <6.0 48.93°C 0.982
12.176V 5.025V 3.316V 4.991V 187.503 40.95°C 115.03V
30% 17.986A 3.484A 3.484A 1.407A 254.941 91.425% 0 <6.0 51.11°C 0.986
12.170V 5.024V 3.315V 4.976V 278.854 41.45°C 115V
40% 24.574A 3.982A 3.985A 1.613A 340.035 91.2% 967 25.9 41.62°C 0.986
12.160V 5.023V 3.313V 4.961V 372.847 50.24°C 114.96V
50% 30.807A 4.979A 4.984A 1.82A 424.872 90.893% 960 25.5 42.33°C 0.987
12.152V 5.022V 3.311V 4.945V 467.44 51.57°C 114.92V
60% 37.016A 5.977A 5.985A 2A 509.266 90.471% 952 25.5 42.77°C 0.988
12.146V 5.02V 3.309V 4.93V 562.901 52.76°C 114.88V
70% 43.297A 6.975A 6.987A 2.239A 594.721 89.867% 943 25.2 43.15°C 0.989
12.140V 5.019V 3.307V 4.913V 661.783 55.1°C 114.84V
80% 49.581A 7.972A 7.988A 2.347A 679.557 89.145% 933 25 43.98°C 0.991
12.135V 5.017V 3.305V 4.9V 762.306 58.35°C 114.81V
90% 56.271A 8.472A 8.477A 2.455A 764.98 88.353% 1213 33.3 44.21°C 0.992
12.128V 5.016V 3.303V 4.888V 865.835 59.06°C 114.77V
100% 62.707A 8.973A 8.997A 3.091A 849.781 87.434% 1472 41.1 45.64°C 0.993
12.121V 5.015V 3.301V 4.854V 971.906 60°C 114.73V
110% 69.037A 9.972A 10.093A 3.096A 934.374 86.424% 2018 51.6 45.27°C 0.994
12.111V 5.014V 3.299V 4.847V 1081.156 58.95°C 114.69V
CL1 0.115A 12.001A 11.981A 0A 101.302 83.307% 977 26.5 43.28°C 0.974
12.191V 5.016V 3.313V 5.035V 121.601 54.91°C 115.03V
CL2 0.115A 19.967A 0A 0A 101.394 82.218% 977 26.5 41.73°C 0.974
12.189V 5.008V 3.319V 5.039V 123.324 51.08°C 115.02V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.934A 0A 67.387 76.351% 979 26.6 40.59°C 0.965
12.202V 5.027V 3.311V 5.036V 88.259 48.31°C 115.04V
CL4 70.111A 0A 0A 0.001A 849.553 88.215% 1544 42.7 45.44°C 0.992
12.118V 5.024V 3.306V 4.986V 963.053 54.98°C 114.73V

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% 5.198A 1.99A 1.99A 0.999A 85.009 88.131% 0 <6.0 44.12°C 0.847
12.199V 5.026V 3.318V 5.005V 96.458 40.33°C 230.14V
20% 11.424A 2.986A 2.986A 1.202A 169.962 91.753% 0 <6.0 45.67°C 0.926
12.172V 5.025V 3.316V 4.99V 185.242 40.78°C 230.12V
30% 17.994A 3.484A 3.485A 1.407A 254.977 92.761% 0 <6.0 46.03°C 0.952
12.166V 5.023V 3.314V 4.975V 274.873 41.28°C 230.1V
40% 24.585A 3.983A 3.986A 1.613A 340.074 92.717% 967 25.9 41.81°C 0.964
12.156V 5.023V 3.312V 4.961V 366.787 45.58°C 230.08V
50% 30.821A 4.98A 4.985A 1.82A 424.954 92.582% 959 25.5 42.22°C 0.97
12.149V 5.021V 3.31V 4.945V 459.005 49.86°C 230.06V
60% 37.023A 5.978A 5.986A 2A 509.337 92.313% 951 25.5 42.72°C 0.975
12.146V 5.02V 3.309V 4.93V 551.75 52.02°C 230.04V
70% 43.300A 6.977A 6.987A 2.24A 594.786 91.909% 941 25.2 43.22°C 0.978
12.140V 5.018V 3.307V 4.912V 647.144 53.62°C 230.03V
80% 49.582A 7.973A 7.988A 2.347A 679.602 91.419% 931 24.8 43.92°C 0.981
12.136V 5.017V 3.305V 4.9V 743.389 56.28°C 230.02V
90% 56.273A 8.472A 8.477A 2.455A 764.992 90.905% 1213 33.3 44.57°C 0.982
12.128V 5.016V 3.303V 4.889V 841.53 57.38°C 230.04V
100% 62.706A 8.972A 8.996A 3.09A 849.765 90.264% 1469 41 45.33°C 0.984
12.121V 5.015V 3.301V 4.856V 941.423 57.52°C 230.05V
110% 69.033A 9.972A 10.092A 3.094A 934.327 89.528% 1994 51.5 46.11°C 0.985
12.112V 5.014V 3.299V 4.849V 1043.612 56.59°C 230.06V
CL1 0.115A 12A 11.98A 0A 101.294 84.366% 977 26.5 42.65°C 0.881
12.192V 5.016V 3.314V 5.035V 120.065 54.39°C 230.22V
CL2 0.114A 19.966A 0A 0A 101.376 83.24% 977 26.5 42.65°C 0.882
12.190V 5.008V 3.319V 5.04V 121.784 50.8°C 230.23V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.931A 0A 67.38 77.144% 979 26.6 40.82°C 0.829
12.203V 5.027V 3.311V 5.036V 87.345 48.03°C 230.25V
CL4 70.116A 0A 0A 0.001A 849.492 91.036% 1533 42.2 44.38°C 0.983
12.116V 5.024V 3.306V 4.988V 933.147 50.15°C 230.11V

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 1.216A 0.497A 0.497A 0.198A 20.001 70.26% 0 <6.0 43.19°C 0.88
12.207V 5.029V 3.319V 5.042V 28.455 36.68°C 115.08V
40W 2.678A 0.696A 0.696A 0.298A 40 80.791% 0 <6.0 44.26°C 0.94
12.206V 5.028V 3.319V 5.037V 49.527 37.04°C 115.07V
60W 4.140A 0.895A 0.895A 0.397A 59.999 85.169% 0 <6.0 45.09°C 0.956
12.205V 5.028V 3.319V 5.032V 70.449 38.64°C 115.07V
80W 5.598A 1.094A 1.094A 0.497A 79.941 87.376% 0 <6.0 46.42°C 0.966
12.204V 5.028V 3.318V 5.026V 91.491 39.39°C 115.06V

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 0.497A 0.497A 0.198A 20.001 74.192% 0 <6.0 43.51°C 0.512
12.126V 5.028V 3.318V 5.042V 26.961 36.86°C 230.19V
40W 2.702A 0.696A 0.696A 0.298A 40.002 81.658% 0 <6.0 42.73°C 0.692
12.102V 5.028V 3.318V 5.037V 48.99 37.26°C 230.18V
60W 4.144A 0.895A 0.895A 0.398A 60.003 85.577% 0 <6.0 45.36°C 0.783
12.197V 5.028V 3.318V 5.031V 70.116 38.84°C 230.16V
80W 5.602A 1.094A 1.094A 0.497A 79.953 88.16% 0 <6.0 43.58°C 0.835
12.196V 5.027V 3.318V 5.026V 90.694 39.03°C 230.15V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 29.4 mV 12.6 mV 12.1 mV 9.9 mV Pass
20% Load 29.0 mV 13.3 mV 12.2 mV 11.0 mV Pass
30% Load 22.4 mV 14.8 mV 15.2 mV 12.4 mV Pass
40% Load 22.4 mV 25.7 mV 30.9 mV 18.8 mV Pass
50% Load 20.7 mV 14.7 mV 13.6 mV 13.5 mV Pass
60% Load 22.5 mV 14.8 mV 14.0 mV 16.1 mV Pass
70% Load 23.2 mV 16.1 mV 14.9 mV 15.0 mV Pass
80% Load 23.9 mV 16.5 mV 15.5 mV 16.4 mV Pass
90% Load 24.5 mV 16.8 mV 16.2 mV 16.3 mV Pass
100% Load 26.5 mV 17.9 mV 17.9 mV 17.5 mV Pass
110% Load 26.6 mV 18.3 mV 17.3 mV 18.7 mV Pass
Crossload 1 41.8 mV 15.0 mV 13.8 mV 11.5 mV Pass
Crossload 2 37.7 mV 17.5 mV 13.2 mV 12.7 mV Pass
Crossload 3 29.5 mV 14.2 mV 14.5 mV 11.3 mV Pass
Crossload 4 25.8 mV 16.1 mV 15.1 mV 16.7 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 34.5 mV 13.2 mV 12.7 mV 10.3 mV Pass
20% Load 32.1 mV 14.1 mV 13.1 mV 11.0 mV Pass
30% Load 23.4 mV 14.9 mV 15.5 mV 12.3 mV Pass
40% Load 21.0 mV 14.9 mV 14.2 mV 12.5 mV Pass
50% Load 22.0 mV 15.6 mV 15.3 mV 14.8 mV Pass
60% Load 23.7 mV 16.1 mV 15.7 mV 16.3 mV Pass
70% Load 24.9 mV 17.1 mV 16.4 mV 16.6 mV Pass
80% Load 25.6 mV 18.0 mV 17.6 mV 17.3 mV Pass
90% Load 25.8 mV 17.8 mV 17.5 mV 17.8 mV Pass
100% Load 26.5 mV 18.5 mV 17.3 mV 17.6 mV Pass
110% Load 26.9 mV 17.5 mV 16.7 mV 18.5 mV Pass
Crossload 1 41.1 mV 15.4 mV 15.6 mV 12.1 mV Pass
Crossload 2 42.2 mV 18.5 mV 13.9 mV 13.6 mV Pass
Crossload 3 32.9 mV 14.2 mV 15.6 mV 11.9 mV Pass
Crossload 4 25.6 mV 16.7 mV 15.6 mV 16.6 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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