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Caldera PW-1978 Edge 1600W 80 PLUS Titanium ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW1978-EDGE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index2,665 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#2,922
Street price$309
Power1600 W (rated)
Performance per dollar8.62
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-1978 Edge
Rated output1,600 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Titanium (94% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin6×
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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