Hardware Spec Index

Caldera PW-3542 SE 1300W 80 PLUS Titanium ATX 3.0 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW3542-SE · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index2,643 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#10,410
Street price$289
Power1300 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.15
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-3542 SE
Rated output1,300 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Titanium (94% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.0 / PCIe CEM 5.0
GPU power1× 12VHPWR (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin4×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

Related guides

80 PLUS Efficiency Ratings ExplainedATX 3.1 Power Supplies and the 12V-2x6 Connector

Similar Power Supplies

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Teralux PW-4934 XT 750W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply1,000$39Compare
Teralux PW-7808 Plus 1200W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply2,099$179Compare
Zephyra PW-4488 XT 850W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply1,772$139Compare
Vantrel PW-7289 Plus 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.0 Power Supply2,896$329Compare
Caldera PW-3765 Plus 850W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply1,497$99Compare
Caldera PW-9382 XT 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply2,976$369Compare

All Power Supplies · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Caldera PW-3542 SE 1300W 80 PLUS Titanium ATX 3.0 Power Supply”, https://vextor7.com/item/4538802 (accessed 2026-10-22).