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Caldera CS-9686 Core Mini-ITX small form factor Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS9686-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index632 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#49,836
Street price$39
Performance per dollar16.21
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-9686 Core
TypeMini-ITX small form factor
Motherboard supportMini-ITX
Volume16 L
Max GPU length338 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 panelSteel mesh
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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