Hardware Spec Index

Caldera PW-9498 SE 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum SFX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW9498-SE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-27

Key facts

Benchmark index1,922 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#34,949
Street price$149
Power1000 W (rated)
Performance per dollar12.90
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-9498 SE
Rated output1,000 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin4×
Form factorSFX-L
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty7 years

Related guides

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

Similar Power Supplies

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Caldera PW-9614 Ultra 850W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.0 Power Supply1,532$89Compare
Zephyra PW-5019 Max 750W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX 3.0 Power Supply1,250$69Compare
Zephyra PW-5719 Edge 1000W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply2,262$269Compare
Caldera PW-7678 SE 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply2,823$369Compare
Vantrel PW-1060 Max 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply2,941$399Compare
Novexa PW-7666 Ti 650W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply862$39Compare

All Power Supplies · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Caldera PW-9498 SE 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum SFX Power Supply”, https://vextor7.com/item/4586824 (accessed 2026-10-27).