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Caldera CL-8242 Max 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8242-MAX · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index527 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#28,739
Street price$19
Power12 W
Performance per dollar27.74
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8242 Max
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator240 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 120 mm, up to 2,000 RPM
Pump3,200 RPM
Rated cooling250 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise32 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty5 years

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