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Caldera CL-3542 SE 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3542-SE · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,181 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#1,526
Street price$49
Power13 W
Performance per dollar24.10
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3542 SE
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,700 RPM
Pump3,200 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise24 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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