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Caldera PW-8178 Plus 1200W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW8178-PLUS · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-18

Key facts

Benchmark index2,460 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#4,988
Street price$269
Power1200 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.14
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-8178 Plus
Rated output1,200 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin3×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan140 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

Related guides

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