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Caldera CL-8965 SE Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8965-SE · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,856 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#15,919
Street price$119
Power6 W
Performance per dollar15.60
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8965 SE
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height168 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise27 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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