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Caldera CL-8231 SE 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8231-SE · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,555 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#29,807
Street price$79
Power13 W
Performance per dollar19.68
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8231 SE
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 2,200 RPM
Pump3,000 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise25 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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