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Vantrel PW-3656 Core 550W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Vantrel · SKU PW3656-CORE · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index945 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#6,542
Street price$49
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar19.29
Released2026

Specifications

BrandVantrel
ModelVantrel PW-3656 Core
Rated output550 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin1×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty7 years

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