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Caldera PW-8281 Pro 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.0 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW8281-PRO · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index2,244 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#4,788
Street price$239
Power1200 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.39
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-8281 Pro
Rated output1,200 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% 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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