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Caldera PW-4278 Core 550W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX 3.1 Power Supply

Power Supplies · Caldera · SKU PW4278-CORE · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index776 (Power Supplies scale)
Category rank#18,705
Street price$39
Power550 W (rated)
Performance per dollar19.90
Released2025

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera PW-4278 Core
Rated output550 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-pin1×
Form factorATX
ModularityNon-modular
Fan135 mm fluid dynamic bearing, zero-RPM mode
Hold-up time≥ 17 ms
ProtectionsOCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Warranty5 years

Related guides

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