Hardware Spec Index

Caldera PW-7172 Prime 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW7172-PRIME · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index1,998 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#43,156
Street price$199
Power1000 W (rated)
Performance per dollar10.04
Released2025

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-7172 Prime
Rated output1,000 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin3×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

Related guides

80 PLUS Efficiency Ratings ExplainedATX 3.1 Power Supplies and the 12V-2x6 Connector

Similar Power Supplies

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Zephyra PW-5018 Ti 750W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply1,099$59Compare
Zephyra PW-4039 Max 750W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply1,242$59Compare
Teralux PW-9589 Max 1000W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply1,785$139Compare
Caldera PW-2437 Ti 1000W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply1,968$159Compare
Vantrel PW-7036 Max 1200W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply2,051$229Compare
Vantrel PW-1373 Core 750W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply1,556$109Compare

All Power Supplies · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Caldera PW-7172 Prime 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.1 Power Supply”, https://vextor7.com/item/81310205 (accessed 2026-10-26).