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Caldera CL-9961 XT Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9961-XT · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,886 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#49,312
Street price$99
Power6 W
Performance per dollar19.05
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9961 XT
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height166 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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