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Caldera PW-3188 Core 1600W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3188-CORE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,470 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#2,992
Street price$269
Power1600 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.18
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3188 Core
Rated output1,600 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin6×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

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