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Caldera PW-2281 Max 1600W 80 PLUS Titanium ATX 3.0 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW2281-MAX · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index2,737 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#43,065
Street price$349
Power1600 W (rated)
Performance per dollar7.84
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-2281 Max
Rated output1,600 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-pin5×
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

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