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Caldera CL-1688 SE 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1688-SE · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,724 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#30,395
Street price$109
Power13 W
Performance per dollar15.82
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1688 SE
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 2,200 RPM
Pump3,300 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty5 years

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