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Caldera CL-8226 SE Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8226-SE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,480 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#49,206
Street price$199
Power6 W
Performance per dollar12.46
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8226 SE
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height166 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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