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Caldera CL-5996 Plus Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5996-PLUS · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,879 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#18,186
Street price$99
Power6 W
Performance per dollar18.98
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5996 Plus
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height168 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,900 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise22 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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