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Caldera PW-1686 Core 550W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW1686-CORE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index852 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#44,846
Street price$39
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar21.85
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-1686 Core
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
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

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