DeepCool PQ-M Series 1000 W Review

Name: DeepCool PQ-M Series 1000 W
Brand: Deepcool
Price: 199 USD

crmaris

on Jan 21st, 2022,

in Power Supplies.

Manufacturer: Deepcool

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Efficiency

Using the results we gathered so far, we plotted a chart showing the PSU's efficiency at low loads and loads ranging from 10 to 110 percent of the maximum-rated capacity.

This platform is incredibly efficient across the board.

10%–110% Load Testing

These tests reveal the PSU's load regulation and efficiency levels under high ambient temperatures and show how the fan-speed profile behaves under harsh operating conditions.

Load Regulation & Efficiency Testing Data - Deepcool PQ1000M
Test	12V	5V	3.3V	5VSB	Power (DC/AC)	Efficiency	Fan Speed	PSU Noise	Temp (In/Out)	PF/AC Volts
10%	6.462A	1.995A	1.987A	0.985A	99.98W	89.554%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	43.61°C	0.864
10%	12.131V	5.013V	3.32V	5.075V	111.642W	89.554%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	39.51°C	230.32V
20%	13.931A	2.993A	2.982A	1.185A	199.917W	92.495%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	45.07°C	0.921
20%	12.133V	5.012V	3.32V	5.063V	216.139W	92.495%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	40.69°C	230.32V
30%	21.745A	3.493A	3.48A	1.386A	299.953W	93.188%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	46.04°C	0.944
30%	12.137V	5.01V	3.318V	5.05V	321.88W	93.188%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	41.25°C	230.32V
40%	29.500A	3.994A	3.979A	1.588A	399.356W	93.249%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	46.66°C	0.956
40%	12.141V	5.008V	3.317V	5.038V	428.266W	93.249%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	41.59°C	230.31V
50%	36.934A	4.993A	4.975A	1.79A	499.103W	93.076%	750 RPM	18.4 dB(A)	42.91°C	0.964
50%	12.146V	5.007V	3.317V	5.026V	536.232W	93.076%	750 RPM	18.4 dB(A)	48.05°C	230.31V
60%	44.438A	5.994A	5.972A	1.995A	599.639W	92.818%	774 RPM	18.4 dB(A)	43.19°C	0.969
60%	12.148V	5.006V	3.316V	5.012V	646.037W	92.818%	774 RPM	18.4 dB(A)	48.68°C	230.31V
70%	51.873A	6.995A	6.969A	2.199A	699.361W	92.464%	1116 RPM	28.6 dB(A)	43.23°C	0.973
70%	12.150V	5.004V	3.315V	5V	756.363W	92.464%	1116 RPM	28.6 dB(A)	49.73°C	230.31V
80%	59.382A	7.997A	7.963A	2.305A	799.377W	92.014%	1522 RPM	37.5 dB(A)	43.42°C	0.976
80%	12.150V	5.003V	3.314V	4.987V	868.76W	92.014%	1522 RPM	37.5 dB(A)	50.5°C	230.3V
90%	67.222A	8.495A	8.448A	2.409A	899.15W	91.559%	1898 RPM	44.5 dB(A)	44.38°C	0.978
90%	12.149V	5.002V	3.313V	4.978V	982.044W	91.559%	1898 RPM	44.5 dB(A)	52.39°C	230.3V
100%	74.851A	8.999A	8.965A	3.025A	999.183W	90.993%	2121 RPM	46.5 dB(A)	45.37°C	0.98
100%	12.151V	4.999V	3.311V	4.956V	1098.091W	90.993%	2121 RPM	46.5 dB(A)	54.74°C	230.31V
110%	82.410A	10.002A	10.054A	3.031A	1099.791W	90.435%	2143 RPM	47.8 dB(A)	46.16°C	0.981
110%	12.153V	4.998V	3.311V	4.947V	1216.115W	90.435%	2143 RPM	47.8 dB(A)	56.2°C	230.3V
CL1	0.113A	15.028A	14.917A	0A	126.269W	86.475%	757 RPM	18.6 dB(A)	42.71°C	0.892
CL1	12.158V	5.01V	3.324V	5.081V	146.018W	86.475%	757 RPM	18.6 dB(A)	48.02°C	230.32V
CL2	0.113A	24.971A	0A	0A	126.376W	85.542%	505 RPM	13.0 dB(A)	41.75°C	0.893
CL2	12.152V	5.006V	3.306V	5.087V	147.736W	85.542%	505 RPM	13.0 dB(A)	49.35°C	230.3V
CL3	0.113A	0A	24.779A	0A	83.862W	79.645%	563 RPM	13.7 dB(A)	46.7°C	0.857
CL3	12.156V	4.997V	3.329V	5.084V	105.297W	79.645%	563 RPM	13.7 dB(A)	56.03°C	230.29V
CL4	82.260A	0A	0A	0A	999.772W	91.566%	2127 RPM	46.8 dB(A)	43.71°C	0.98
CL4	12.154V	4.997V	3.306V	5.035V	1091.858W	91.566%	2127 RPM	46.8 dB(A)	54.25°C	230.26V

While the PSU can handle tough conditions, PF readings with 230 V input are low.

Light-Load Testing

In the following tests, we measure the PSU's efficiency at loads significantly lower than 10 percent of the maximum capacity—the lowest load the 80 PLUS standard measures. This is important for when a PC is idle with its power-saving features turned on.

Light Load Efficiency - Deepcool PQ1000M
Test	12V	5V	3.3V	5VSB	Power (DC/AC)	Efficiency	Fan Speed	PSU Noise	Temp (In/Out)	PF/AC Volts
20W	1.224A	0.499A	0.497A	0.196A	19.988W	72.520%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	39.63°C	0.614
20W	12.128V	5.013V	3.32V	5.099V	27.561W	72.520%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	36.35°C	230.32V
40W	2.694A	0.698A	0.696A	0.294A	39.988W	82.443%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	40.86°C	0.742
40W	12.127V	5.013V	3.32V	5.095V	48.503W	82.443%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	37.41°C	230.32V
60W	4.166A	0.898A	0.894A	0.393A	59.987W	86.491%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	40.9°C	0.803
60W	12.127V	5.013V	3.32V	5.092V	69.356W	86.491%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	37.33°C	230.32V
80W	5.632A	1.097A	1.093A	0.491A	79.931W	88.616%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	43.7°C	0.839
80W	12.129V	5.012V	3.32V	5.088V	90.199W	88.616%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	39.88°C	230.32V

Efficiency at light loads is high.

Super-Light Load Testing

We measure the PSU's efficiency with a 10 W load if its maximum power is 500 W or less in the following tests. If the PSU is stronger, we apply 2% of its maximum-rated-capacity load.

Super-Light Load Efficiency - Deepcool PQ1000M
12V	5V	3.3V	5VSB	Power (DC/AC)	Efficiency	Fan Speed	PSU Noise	Temp (In/Out)	PF/AC Volts
1.463A	0.265A	0.265A	0.053A	20.164W	70.232%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	25.11°C	0.877
12.088V	5.014V	3.321V	5.101V	28.711W	70.232%	0 RPM	<6.0 dB(A)	23.96°C	115.17V

The PSU meets the strict ATX specification of more than 70% efficiency with 2% load.

5VSB Efficiency

5VSB Efficiency - Deepcool PQ1000M
Test #	5VSB	Power (DC/AC)	Efficiency	PF/AC Volts
1	0.1A	0.51W	70.166%	0.035
1	5.104V	0.727W	70.166%	230.26V
2	0.25A	1.274W	73.819%	0.081
2	5.099V	1.726W	73.819%	230.26V
3	0.55A	2.8W	76.868%	0.157
3	5.093V	3.643W	76.868%	230.26V
4	1A	5.082W	78.018%	0.237
4	5.083V	6.514W	78.018%	230.28V
5	1.5A	7.608W	78.482%	0.294
5	5.072V	9.694W	78.482%	230.29V
6	2.999A	15.106W	78.114%	0.376
6	5.037V	19.339W	78.114%	230.31V

The 5VSB rail is inefficient.

Power Consumption in Idle and Standby

Idle / Standby - Deepcool PQ1000M
Mode	12V	5V	3.3V	5VSB	Power (AC)	PF/AC Volts
Idle	12.086V	5.012V	3.321V	5.105V	6.772W	0.262
Idle	12.086V	5.012V	3.321V	5.105V	6.772W	230.31V
Standby					0.069W	0.003
Standby					0.069W	230.31V