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Caldera PW-3848 Pro 550W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3848-PRO · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index995 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#29,747
Street price$49
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar20.31
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3848 Pro
Rated output550 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Bronze (85% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin2×
Form factorATX
ModularitySemi-modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

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