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Caldera CL-8978 Prime 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8978-PRIME · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,256 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#33,734
Street price$189
Power17 W
Performance per dollar11.94
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8978 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 1,800 RPM
Pump3,400 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty5 years

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