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Caldera PW-5978 XT 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW5978-XT · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index2,607 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#15,867
Street price$289
Power1300 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.02
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-5978 XT
Rated output1,300 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin5×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

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