Hardware Spec Index

Caldera PW-8232 Plus 550W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW8232-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index912 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#2,748
Street price$39
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar23.38
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-8232 Plus
Rated output550 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Bronze (85% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin2×
Form factorATX
ModularitySemi-modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

Related guides

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

Similar Power Supplies

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Vantrel PW-2278 Core 650W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply1,109$59Compare
Novexa PW-9232 Ultra 850W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply1,774$139Compare
Novexa PW-1038 Core 850W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.0 Power Supply1,543$119Compare
Caldera PW-7356 Ultra 550W 80 PLUS Bronze SFX Power Supply1,045$59Compare
Zephyra PW-8956 Prime 1000W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.0 Power Supply1,795$149Compare
Teralux PW-6306 Ti 850W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply1,670$109Compare

All Power Supplies · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Caldera PW-8232 Plus 550W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX Power Supply”, https://vextor7.com/item/1817359 (accessed 2026-10-19).