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Caldera PW-8397 XT 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum SFX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW8397-XT · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-18

Key facts

Benchmark index2,062 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#8,140
Street price$229
Power1000 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.00
Released2025

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-8397 XT
Rated output1,000 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin3×
Form factorSFX-L
ModularityFully 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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