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Caldera CL-1686 SE Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1686-SE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,683 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#45,086
Street price$89
Power3 W
Performance per dollar18.91
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1686 SE
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height159 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,800 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise22 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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