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Caldera CL-1981 Core 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1981-CORE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,058 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#32,978
Street price$39
Power12 W
Performance per dollar27.13
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1981 Core
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator240 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans2× 120 mm, up to 1,600 RPM
Pump2,900 RPM
Rated cooling250 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty5 years

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