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Caldera PW-9706 Core 650W 80 PLUS Bronze SFX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW9706-CORE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index801 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#6,446
Street price$39
Power650 W (rated)
Performance per dollar20.54
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-9706 Core
Rated output650 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Bronze (85% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin2×
Form factorSFX-L
ModularityNon-modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

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