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Caldera CL-5518 Core Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5518-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index1,592 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#49,915
Street price$89
Power3 W
Performance per dollar17.89
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5518 Core
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise32 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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