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Caldera PW-6953 Edge 1000W 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.0 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW6953-EDGE · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index2,232 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#15,634
Street price$239
Power1000 W (rated)
Performance per dollar9.34
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-6953 Edge
Rated output1,000 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-pin3×
Form factorATX
ModularityFully modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty12 years

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