HPE P38997-B21 1600W
The current HPE P38997-B21 1600W price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
HPE · PSU · ATX 2.x
Retailer photo of HPE P38997-B21 1600W. View this offer in Where to buy
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
- Rated output
- 1600 W
- 80 PLUS rating
- 80 PLUS Platinum
- Size
- 1U / FlexATX
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt $282 the HPE P38997-B21 1600W is priced in line with its $282 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
HPE P38997-B21 1600W: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPE P38997-B21 1600W | Newegg | New | $282 | 16 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| HPE P38997-B21 1600WMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#5 of 94 graded Power supplies
- #2 SilverStoneSilverstone GM2000C 2000W 67
- #3 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1700W Leadex Titanium 57
- #4 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 55
- #5 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 53
- #6 ASUSASUS ATX ROG-THOR-1600T3-GAMING 53
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 50
- #8 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1300W Leadex III Gold 43
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#86 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #83 Super FlowerSuper Flower Leadex III Gold 1000W SF-1000F14GE 20
- #84 GigabyteGigabyte 750W GP-UD750GM PG5 18
- #85 ASUSASUS 1200W TUF Gaming 1200W Gold 16
- #86 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 16
- #87 CorsairCorsair WS3000 15
- #88 ASUSASUS 1200W ROG Strix Platinum 14
- #89 ASUSASUS 1000W ROG Loki SFX-L 1000W Platinum 14
Performance Gaming PC
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#5 of 94 graded Power supplies
- #2 SilverStoneSilverstone GM2000C 2000W 67
- #3 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1700W Leadex Titanium 57
- #4 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 55
- #5 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 53
- #6 ASUSASUS ATX ROG-THOR-1600T3-GAMING 53
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 50
- #8 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1300W Leadex III Gold 43
Value Gaming PC
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#88 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #85 ASUSASUS 1200W TUF Gaming 1200W Gold 16
- #86 ASUSASUS 1200W ROG Strix Platinum 15
- #87 CorsairCorsair WS3000 14
- #88 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 14
- #89 ASUSASUS 1000W ROG Loki SFX-L 1000W Platinum 13
- #90 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1700W Leadex Titanium 13
- #91 ASUSASUS 850W ROG LOKI Platinum 11
Performance High-end GPU
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#5 of 94 graded Power supplies
- #2 SilverStoneSilverstone GM2000C 2000W 67
- #3 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1700W Leadex Titanium 57
- #4 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 55
- #5 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 53
- #6 ASUSASUS ATX ROG-THOR-1600T3-GAMING 53
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 50
- #8 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1300W Leadex III Gold 43
Value High-end GPU
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#88 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #85 Super FlowerSuper Flower Leadex VII Gold 1000W SF-1000F14XG 38
- #86 GigabyteGigabyte 850W GP-P850GM 38
- #87 Super FlowerSuper Flower Leadex III Gold 1000W SF-1000F14GE 35
- #88 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 35
- #89 ASUSASUS ATX TUF-GAMING-850G 35
- #90 ASUSASUS 1000W ROG Loki SFX-L 1000W Platinum 31
- #91 ASUSASUS 850W ROG LOKI Platinum 28
Performance Small form factor
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#5 of 92 graded Power supplies
- #2 SilverStoneSilverstone GM2000C 2000W 67
- #3 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1700W Leadex Titanium 57
- #4 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 55
- #5 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 53
- #6 ASUSASUS ATX ROG-THOR-1600T3-GAMING 53
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 50
- #8 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1300W Leadex III Gold 43
Value Small form factor
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#88 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #85 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 18
- #86 ASUSASUS 850W ROG LOKI Platinum 17
- #87 ASUSASUS 1200W TUF Gaming 1200W Gold 15
- #88 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 15
- #89 HPEHPE JL085A Aruba X371 13
- #90 ASUSASUS 1200W ROG Strix Platinum 13
- #91 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1700W Leadex Titanium 11
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#6 of 88 graded Power supplies
- #3 HPEHPE P03178-B21 1000W 100
- #4 be quiet!be quiet! Dark Power 14 850W 100
- #5 CorsairCorsair WS3000 83
- #6 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 83
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 83
- #8 MSIMSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 83
- #9 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1200W Leadex VII Platinum PRO Black 83
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#82 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #79 GigabyteGigabyte 850W GP-P850GM 48
- #80 GigabyteGigabyte 450W GP-P450B 47
- #81 GigabyteGigabyte 550W GP-P550B 47
- #82 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 45
- #83 Super FlowerSuper Flower Leadex VII Gold 1000W SF-1000F14XG 42
- #84 GigabyteGigabyte 750W GP-UD750GM PG5 42
- #85 ASUSASUS 1200W ROG Strix Platinum 42
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value16 | — | Higher Value with current priorities Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 22 +3% capability · +7% price |
| Gaming PCScenario capability | GradeB Value14 | — | Higher Value with current priorities Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold A 21 +3% capability · +7% price |
| High-end GPUScenario capability | GradeC Value35 | — | Higher Value with current priorities Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold C 52 +3% capability · +7% price |
| Small form factorScenario capability | GradeF Value15 | — | Higher Value with current priorities Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold F 18 +3% capability · +7% price |
| Workstation & 24/7Scenario capability | GradeB Value45 | Higher capability HPE P03178-B21 1000W B 54 +20% capability · -34% price | Higher Value with current priorities be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W A 86 +0% capability · -47% price |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
Compare these grades with the full tier list
Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming PC is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming PC on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallycompeting products deliver so much more per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades only F there
Works well if
- Gaming PC is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming PC on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming PC specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming PC per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades only F there
- You are buying for Gaming PC and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: pre-atx 3.0 design: not specified for the power spikes of current graphics cards
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- High-end GPU is not actually your main job — Gaming PC isit grades C for High-end GPU, but B for Gaming PC
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if High-end GPU is your main useit grades C there; ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum grades A at $240
- You want strong value for High-end GPU specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for High-end GPU per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- You are buying for High-end GPU and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: no native 12v-2x6 cable: a 575 w card would run on 8-pin adapters
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small form factor is not actually your main job — Gaming PC isit grades F for Small form factor, but B for Gaming PC
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades F there; ASUS ROG Strix 1000W Platinum grades F at $240
- You want strong value for Small form factor specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small form factor per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- You are buying for Small form factor and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: atx unit: it does not fit an sfx case
Works well if
- Workstation is your main prioritygraded B for Workstation on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Workstation specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Workstation — the calculation only gets there near $90, against a cheapest tracked $282
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelbe quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W holds Relative Value 86 against its 45 for Workstation, at $150
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades only F there
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the HPE P38997-B21 1600W
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming PC
Chosen for High-end GPU
Chosen for Small form factor
Chosen for Workstation
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Power / Interface
- Rated output
- 1600 W
- 80 PLUS rating
- 80 PLUS Platinum
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Warranty
- Manufacturer part number
- P38997-B21
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
A case that takes 1U / FlexATX power supplies
The size is set by the case: ATX cases take ATX units, small cases take SFX (some also SFX-L).
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Summary
HPE P38997-B21 1600W offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #5 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1600. The main limitation appears when Small form factor becomes the priority, where it grades F.
HPE P38997-B21 1600W offers B-grade capability for Gaming PC. It ranks #5 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1600. The main limitation appears when Small form factor becomes the priority, where it grades F.
HPE P38997-B21 1600W offers C-grade capability for High-end GPU. It ranks #5 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1600. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
HPE P38997-B21 1600W offers F-grade capability for Small form factor. It ranks #5 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1600. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
HPE P38997-B21 1600W offers B-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #6 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1600. Thermaltake Toughpower SFX Platinum 750W currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
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Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 · formula psu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.