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Caldera PW-2686 Pro 1000W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.0 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW2686-PRO · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index2,523 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#44,832
Street price$269
Power1000 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.38
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-2686 Pro
Rated output1,000 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.0 / PCIe CEM 5.0
GPU power1× 12VHPWR (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin3×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan140 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

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