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Vantrel PW-3538 Core 850W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Vantrel · SKU PW3538-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index2,097 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#1,228
Street price$159
Power850 W (rated)
Performance per dollar13.19
Released2019

Specifications

BrandVantrel
ModelVantrel PW-3538 Core
Rated output850 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin3×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan140 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

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