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Caldera CL-4542 Prime Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL4542-PRIME · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,357 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#17,343
Street price$169
Power6 W
Performance per dollar13.95
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-4542 Prime
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height167 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise23 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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