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Caldera CS-9896 Core Mini-ITX small form factor Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS9896-CORE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index487 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#28,798
Street price$39
Performance per dollar12.49
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-9896 Core
TypeMini-ITX small form factor
Motherboard supportMini-ITX
Volume16 L
Max GPU length330 mm
Max CPU cooler height70 mm
Radiator support240 mm (side)
Fans included1× 120 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportSFX / SFX-L
Side panelTempered glass
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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