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Caldera PW-3286 Prime 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3286-PRIME · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index2,980 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#14,503
Street price$349
Power1600 W (rated)
Performance per dollar8.54
Released2025

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3286 Prime
Rated output1,600 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin5×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

Related guides

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