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Caldera CL-9438 Prime Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9438-PRIME · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,035 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#45,043
Street price$39
Power3 W
Performance per dollar26.54
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9438 Prime
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height156 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,500 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise25 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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