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Caldera CL-1296 Max Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1296-MAX · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,516 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#10,964
Street price$79
Power3 W
Performance per dollar19.19
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1296 Max
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height157 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise22 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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