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Caldera CL-8942 Core 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8942-CORE · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index2,142 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#20,964
Street price$179
Power17 W
Performance per dollar11.97
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8942 Core
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 2,100 RPM
Pump3,400 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise35 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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