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Caldera CL-8981 Max 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8981-MAX · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-18

Key facts

Benchmark index2,041 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#8,105
Street price$159
Power17 W
Performance per dollar12.84
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8981 Max
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 1,700 RPM
Pump2,800 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise34 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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