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Caldera PW-3974 Max 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.0 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3974-MAX · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,896 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#31,480
Street price$379
Power1300 W (rated)
Performance per dollar7.64
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3974 Max
Rated output1,300 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.0 / PCIe CEM 5.0
GPU power1× 12VHPWR (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin4×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

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