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Caldera PW-3296 XT 850W 80 PLUS Bronze SFX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3296-XT · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,210 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#37,131
Street price$69
Power850 W (rated)
Performance per dollar17.54
Released2025

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3296 XT
Rated output850 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Bronze (85% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin2×
Form factorSFX-L
ModularitySemi-modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

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