Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-3438 SE Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3438-SE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,202 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#7,748
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar24.53
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3438 SE
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height160 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,500 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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