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Caldera CL-1688 SE Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1688-SE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,834 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#5,330
Street price$109
Power6 W
Performance per dollar16.83
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1688 SE
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height165 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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