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Caldera PW-3238 Plus 550W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3238-PLUS · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index897 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#48,289
Street price$49
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar18.31
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3238 Plus
Rated output550 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-pin1×
Form factorATX
ModularityNon-modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 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

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