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Caldera CL-7974 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL7974-XT · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index1,212 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#7,901
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar24.73
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-7974 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height159 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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