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Caldera CL-7978 SE Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL7978-SE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,591 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#14,468
Street price$79
Power3 W
Performance per dollar20.14
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-7978 SE
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height155 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,800 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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