Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-2979 Plus 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL2979-PLUS · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,076 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#6,915
Street price$39
Power13 W
Performance per dollar27.59
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-2979 Plus
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 2,500 RPM
Pump3,100 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise27 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty5 years

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