Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-1696 SE Mini-ITX small form factor Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS1696-SE · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index780 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#2,004
Street price$49
Performance per dollar15.92
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-1696 SE
TypeMini-ITX small form factor
Motherboard supportMini-ITX
Volume17 L
Max GPU length331 mm
Max CPU cooler height70 mm
Radiator support240 mm (side)
Fans included1× 120 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportSFX / SFX-L
Side panelSteel mesh
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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