Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-8959 Prime Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8959-PRIME · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,258 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#17,213
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar25.67
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8959 Prime
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height157 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise31 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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