Caldera CS-8196 SE E-ATX full tower Case
PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS8196-SE · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-22
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 2,144 (PC Cases scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #9,594 |
| Street price | $249 |
| Performance per dollar | 8.61 |
| Released | 2025 |
Specifications
| Brand | Caldera |
|---|---|
| Model | Caldera CS-8196 SE |
| Type | E-ATX full tower |
| Motherboard support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Volume | 82 L |
| Max GPU length | 468 mm |
| Max CPU cooler height | 190 mm |
| Radiator support | Top 360 mm, front 360/420 mm, rear 120 mm |
| Fans included | 4× 120 mm |
| Front I/O | 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio |
| PSU support | ATX (up to 220 mm) |
| Side panel | Steel mesh |
| Rear-connector boards | Not supported |
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Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Caldera CS-8196 SE E-ATX full tower Case”, https://vextor7.com/item/2108485 (accessed 2026-10-22).