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Caldera PW-8048 SE 1600W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW8048-SE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index2,465 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#40,175
Street price$289
Power1600 W (rated)
Performance per dollar8.53
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-8048 SE
Rated output1,600 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin6×
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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