Hardware Spec Index

Caldera PW-2498 SE 650W 80 PLUS Gold SFX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW2498-SE · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,136 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#20,789
Street price$59
Power650 W (rated)
Performance per dollar19.25
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-2498 SE
Rated output650 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-pin1×
Form factorSFX-L
ModularityFully modular
Fan120 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

Related guides

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

Similar Power Supplies

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Caldera PW-6448 Plus 1200W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.0 Power Supply2,147$199Compare
Vantrel PW-3261 Ultra 650W 80 PLUS Gold ATX Power Supply771$39Compare
Zephyra PW-9698 Ti 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX 3.1 Power Supply2,538$259Compare
Teralux PW-4950 Core 1000W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.0 Power Supply2,456$259Compare
Vantrel PW-9621 Max 1600W 80 PLUS Titanium ATX Power Supply2,980$359Compare
Teralux PW-3024 Pro 1000W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.0 Power Supply2,370$259Compare

All Power Supplies · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Caldera PW-2498 SE 650W 80 PLUS Gold SFX Power Supply”, https://vextor7.com/item/90121567 (accessed 2026-10-19).