Hardware Spec Index

Caldera PW-8438 SE 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW8438-SE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index2,881 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#7,729
Street price$329
Power1600 W (rated)
Performance per dollar8.76
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-8438 SE
Rated output1,600 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin6×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

Related guides

80 PLUS Efficiency Ratings ExplainedATX 3.1 Power Supplies and the 12V-2x6 Connector

Similar Power Supplies

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Caldera PW-2814 Prime 550W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply814$49Compare
Vantrel PW-3179 Edge 1300W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply2,352$259Compare
Vantrel PW-5599 Max 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply2,093$209Compare
Caldera PW-3188 SE 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply1,832$159Compare
Caldera PW-1911 Edge 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply2,409$219Compare
Vantrel PW-9629 Ultra 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.1 Power Supply1,921$169Compare

All Power Supplies · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Caldera PW-8438 SE 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply”, https://vextor7.com/item/107797 (accessed 2026-10-21).