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Caldera PW-3079 Ultra 550W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3079-ULTRA · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index845 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#45,995
Street price$39
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar21.67
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3079 Ultra
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
Warranty7 years

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