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Caldera CL-1042 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1042-XT · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,287 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#19,773
Street price$59
Power3 W
Performance per dollar21.81
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1042 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height156 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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