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Caldera PW-8959 Max 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW8959-MAX · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,856 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#2,884
Street price$149
Power1000 W (rated)
Performance per dollar12.46
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-8959 Max
Rated output1,000 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin4×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

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