1st Player NGDP 1000W PSU Review

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)
APFC MOSFETs
3x Oriental Semiconductor OSG60R180FF (600V, 12.5A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.18Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode
1x G3S06510A (650V, 10A @ 154°C)
Bulk Cap(s)
2x Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 680uF each or 1,360 combined, 2,000h @ 105°C, KMR)
Main Switchers
4x Oriental Semiconductor OSG55R190FF (550V, 12.5A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.19Ohm)
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
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.

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15 thoughts on “1st Player NGDP 1000W PSU Review

  1. 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

  2. Zeppelin67

    Is the same OEM for Antec NeoECO NE1000G M ATX 3.0 and this one.

    My comment dissapeared?

    1. 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

  3. 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!

    1. 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.

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