Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-5242 SE ATX mid tower Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS5242-SE · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-27

Key facts

Benchmark index1,188 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#49,258
Street price$89
Performance per dollar13.35
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-5242 SE
TypeATX mid tower
Motherboard supportATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Volume53 L
Max GPU length409 mm
Max CPU cooler height170 mm
Radiator supportTop 360 mm, front 360/420 mm, rear 120 mm
Fans included3× 140 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportATX (up to 220 mm)
Side panelSteel mesh
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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