Part Analysis
| General Data | |
| Manufacturer (OEM) | Helly Technology |
| PCB Type | Double-Sided |
| Primary Side | |
| Transient Filter | 2x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x SMDY caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV |
| Inrush Protection | NTC Thermistor MF73T-1 20/6 (20 Ohm) & Relay |
| Bridge Rectifier(s) |
2x GeneSiC GBU15J (600V, 15A @ 100°C) (one of them on heatsink)
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| APFC MOSFETs |
3x Oriental Semiconductor OSG60R180FF (600V, 12.5A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.18Ohm)
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| APFC Boost Diode |
1x G3S06510A (650V, 10A @ 154°C)
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| Bulk Cap(s) |
2x Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 680uF each or 1,360 combined, 2,000h @ 105°C, KMR)
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| Main Switchers |
4x Oriental Semiconductor OSG55R190FF (550V, 12.5A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.19Ohm)
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| APFC Controller |
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| Resonant Controller | Champion CM6901T6X |
| Topology |
Primary side: APFC, Full-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters |
| Secondary Side | |
| +12V MOSFETs | 8x G013N04G |
| 5V & 3.3V | DC-DC Converters: 2x XSEMI XP3NA3R4MT (30V, 46A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 3.4mOhm) & 3x RMN3N5R0DF (30V, 19.7A @ 70°C, Rds(on): 5mOhm) PWM Controller(s): ANPEC APW7159C |
| Filtering Capacitors | Electrolytic: 2x Nippon Chemi-Con (2-5,000h @ 105°C, KZE) 3x Rubycon (4-10,000h @ 105°C, YXF) Polymer: 32x |
| Supervisor IC | Weltrend WT7527 (OCP, OVP, UVP, PG, SCP) |
| Fan Model | Yate Loon D12BH-12 (120mm, 12V, 0.60A, Double Ball Bearing Fan) |
| 5VSB Circuit | |
| Rectifier |
1x 60R20S
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| Standby PWM Controller | Excelliance MOS EM8569C |
The OEM of this PSU is Helly Technology, the mother company behind 1st Player. The platform’s PCB is small, and the design is clean, without cables blocking airflow. Despite the small PCB, there is enough clearance between parts to allow for easy and quick heat transfer. A large heatsink semi-surrounds the main transformer. Compared to other platforms, especially the ones by CWT, the heatsinks are large enough and high in number. As you can see in the first photos, this PCB is used for six variations of this model, from 850W up to 1300W.
Helly uses an APFC converter on the primary side, followed by a full bridge topology and an LLC resonant converter. On the secondary side, we find the typical stuff: a synchronous rectification scheme for 12V and a pair of DC-DC converters for the minor rails. The FETs that Helly used don’t belong to tier 1 manufacturers to keep the cost low, but this can affect the PSU’s reliability, especially at high operating temperatures for prolonged periods. On the other hand, the selection of electrolytic caps is good since products from reliable Japanese brands are used.
I wouldn’t say I like the fan selection since Yate Loon is low in my book of fan manufacturers’ reliability and performance. Globe Fan and Hong Hua are way better selections, which cost more. I am not sure if this fan to outlive the extended warranty under harsh conditions, despite the ball bearings it uses.
While waiting for the new Cooler Master X MIGHTI i bought an Antec NeoEco NE1300GM and it is exactly the same Helly Technology platform.
For the price I paid I think it is excellent. I must also point out that the Galax HOF GH1300 is also exactly the same Helly Technology platform as the 1st player NGDP 1300, the Antec NeoEco NE1300GM, and the Lian Li edge 1300, but the galax costs in Europe almost 3 times the price of the Antec.
I attach a photo of the internal galax.
https://www.ixbt.com/img/x780x600/r30/00/02/61/34/P1200568.jpg
Zeppelin67
Is the same OEM for Antec NeoECO NE1000G M ATX 3.0 and this one.
My comment dissapeared?
don’t have a clue. I haven’t tested the Antec unit.
This is same OEM has Antec NE1000G M ATX 3.0,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0xRIqwMDxo
On this Video he opens Antec and U can check on AERIS fotos its exaclty same thing ,Antec uses better fan.
I was reshearcing this cause I am going to buy the 850w watts version.
At the end of this video u can see Helly OEM factory tour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLLbnN6iRg
850w 1st player is helly tec but not the same platform of 1000w and 1300w.
Antec NE1000G is the same platform of 1st player 1000w
Antec ne1300gm is the same platform of 1st player NGDP 1300w, GALAX HOF GH1300W, LIAN LI edge 1300w
Looking at review at some Russian site, it says that cooler is Dongguan Honghua Electronic Technology HA1225M12F-Zb like in gold 3.1 psu
Did 1st player change model of fan installed in psu?
https://i2hard.ru/publications/33650/
Yes, after I told them to do so.
they most likely did, after my review.
Hey, I just got this PSU and checked the report—it’s dated September 2023. I’m assuming it has the old fan, so I’d like to return it.
Also, I noticed that the store where I bought it now only sells the 3.1 version. Do you know by any chance if there are any differences from 3.0 besides the cable?
Hey,
I was searching information about the Antec Neo Eco NE1000G M and looks like they use the OEM (Helly Technology). Antec even has a 1300W version too, like 1stplayer does, so it may be based in the same platform than this PSU, do you know if this information is true?
I bought the Antec one as i was in need of a compact PSU, plus got it pretty cheap (Less than 160USD). I was worried about the quality of the PSU as i couldn’t find any proper review of it, but reading this one and the price i paid, if the OEM is Helly Technology i think i made a good decision.
The Antec one uses a FDB fan tho, should i be worried for the fans as you said ”fluid dynamic is less tolerant to heat.” or about the FETs?
Thank you very much!
I am not sure if it uses the same platform as this one, because I don’t have close relations with Antec.
Helly proved to be a good OEM so far. FDB fans are ok for normal use.
Hi crmaris i can provide you with some photos for antec as i have it but i think it is build on the platinum build , i would be grateful if you you can help as i am a beginner in psu reviews :]
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/wuCAikesOI
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/uUDwOuRN0o
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/rsv4ovskcj
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/qzaQ3RwwwL
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/Sv5WvPwlJC
What exactly does the red button next to the on off button do? Is it better pressed down or not?
It is for for the fan-stop operation. I would keep the fan constantly in operation.
Based off Yate Loon’s nomenclature isn’t that model of fan ball bearing instead of FDB?
Let me double-check that.