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Caldera PW-7979 Ultra 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW7979-ULTRA · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,811 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#21,759
Street price$359
Power1300 W (rated)
Performance per dollar7.83
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-7979 Ultra
Rated output1,300 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin5×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

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