Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-9896 Plus Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9896-PLUS · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-18

Key facts

Benchmark index1,299 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#150
Street price$59
Power3 W
Performance per dollar22.02
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9896 Plus
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height156 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,900 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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