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Caldera CL-5217 Max 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5217-MAX · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,566 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#48,922
Street price$79
Power13 W
Performance per dollar19.82
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5217 Max
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,500 RPM
Pump2,800 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty5 years

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