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Caldera PW-1538 Edge 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW1538-EDGE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index2,637 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#46,612
Street price$279
Power1600 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.45
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-1538 Edge
Rated output1,600 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin6×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan140 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

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