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Caldera PW-9638 Plus 550W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW9638-PLUS · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index745 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#44,739
Street price$39
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar19.10
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-9638 Plus
Rated output550 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin1×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

Related guides

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