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Caldera PW-2970 XT 850W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW2970-XT · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,359 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#17,754
Street price$89
Power850 W (rated)
Performance per dollar15.27
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-2970 XT
Rated output850 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Bronze (85% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 3.1 / PCIe CEM 5.1
GPU power1× 12V-2x6 (600 W)
PCIe 8-pin2×
Form factorATX
ModularityNon-modular
Fan140 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

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