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Caldera PW-8538 Edge 1300W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW8538-EDGE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index2,369 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#18,145
Street price$269
Power1300 W (rated)
Performance per dollar8.81
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-8538 Edge
Rated output1,300 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin5×
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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