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Caldera CL-8428 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8428-XT · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index691 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#37,451
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar36.37
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8428 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height157 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise23 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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