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Caldera CL-2981 SE Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL2981-SE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,747 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#14,338
Street price$99
Power3 W
Performance per dollar17.65
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-2981 SE
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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