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Caldera PW-6980 Core 850W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW6980-CORE · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,776 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#49,977
Street price$119
Power850 W (rated)
Performance per dollar14.92
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-6980 Core
Rated output850 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Gold (90% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin2×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

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