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Caldera CL-3038 Core Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3038-CORE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,002 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#24,372
Street price$39
Power3 W
Performance per dollar25.69
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3038 Core
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height160 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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