The ADATA XPG Cybercore 1300W PSU Review: Advanced From the Start
by E. Fylladitakis on March 10, 2022 8:00 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
- PSUs
- ADATA
- 80Plus Platinum
- XPG
- CWT
Cold Test Results (~22°C Ambient)
For the testing of PSUs, we are using high precision electronic loads with a maximum power draw of 2700 Watts, a Rigol DS5042M 40 MHz oscilloscope, an Extech 380803 power analyzer, two high precision UNI-T UT-325 digital thermometers, an Extech HD600 SPL meter, a self-designed hotbox and various other bits and parts. For a thorough explanation of our testing methodology and more details on our equipment, please refer to our How We Test PSUs - 2014 Pipeline post.
Most PSUs only bother to meet the certification requirements for a 115 VAC input, which is sufficient for overall certification regardless whether they meet the requirements for 230 VAC as well. This is not the case for the Cybercore 1300W, as XPG's PSU is capable of reaching 80Plus Platinum efficiency levels regardless of the input voltage. It has an average nominal load range (20% to 100% of the unit's capacity) efficiency of 93.3% when powered from a 230 VAC source, which drops down to 91.8% when powered from an 115 VAC source.
As promised by XPG, the fan of the Cybercore PSU doesn't even start until the load on the PSU exceeds 30%. Due to its very high efficiency, the internal temperatures of the PSU remains reasonably low even with the fan turned off. Once the fan starts, it will be only marginally audible at first, despite its dual ball-bearing engine. When the load is higher than 800 Watts, the fan’s speed will increase exponentially and will eventually reach its maximum possible speed. The end result is that the Cybercore PSU will get loud when fully loaded, but not unexpectedly so for a compact PSU with that high an output.
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Threska - Thursday, March 10, 2022 - link
That fan location is good for those cases that have the cutout in the case. Mine currently has the fan on the switch side.back2future - Friday, March 11, 2022 - link
"This particular model has a maximum speed of 2150 RPM, which is a high rotational speed for a 120 mm fan, but it should not be reaching that speed under normal operating conditions."Astonishingly (relative) small heat sinks.
CajunArson - Friday, March 11, 2022 - link
Finally a PSU worthy of a 2023 notebook.saratoga4 - Saturday, March 12, 2022 - link
With over 100 amps on the 12v rail, I'm curious what happens if a sata connector comes uncrimped and shorts or a cap goes short circuit. Can the supply even detect shorts (which are probably well under 100a) or will it pump in current until the wiring is on fire ?Oxford Guy - Sunday, March 13, 2022 - link
Very loud. Not a good design.Calin - Monday, March 14, 2022 - link
Well, it's made for a "under the desk" tower case. Such is both far from the user, and there's no "direct" sound path (only reflected).So the perceived sound level is far from what - let's say - a gaming laptop would feel like (Asus Rog Zephyrus 14 will go 46 dB within your arms reach, and the highest noise from the PSU was some 52 dB under a desk somewhere. That's four times the perceived noise level in the same conditions - which, in this case, are not.
Oxford Guy - Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - link
It’s too loud.I have put PCs into closets and in adjacent rooms. I am very familiar with desks, baffles, and other obstructions.
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