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Vantrel PW-3438 Core 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum ATX Power Supply

Power Supplies · Vantrel · SKU PW3438-CORE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index2,267 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#13,196
Street price$259
Power1300 W (rated)
Performance per dollar8.75
Released2020

Specifications

BrandVantrel
ModelVantrel PW-3438 Core
Rated output1,300 W continuous
Efficiency80 PLUS Platinum (92% at 50% load, 115 V)
StandardATX 12V 2.53
GPU powerNone
PCIe 8-pin5×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 16 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty10 years

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