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Caldera PW-3523 Core 1200W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3523-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index2,099 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#38,632
Street price$229
Power1200 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.17
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3523 Core
Rated output1,200 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin4×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

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