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Caldera CL-9896 Plus Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9896-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,928 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#29,891
Street price$139
Power6 W
Performance per dollar13.87
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9896 Plus
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height166 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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