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Caldera PW-3181 Core 1300W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3181-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index2,611 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#16,727
Street price$259
Power1300 W (rated)
Performance per dollar10.08
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3181 Core
Rated output1,300 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin5×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

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