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Caldera CL-9496 Prime 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9496-PRIME · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index2,096 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#20,683
Street price$129
Power17 W
Performance per dollar16.25
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9496 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 1,900 RPM
Pump3,000 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise34 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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