Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-3042 XT Mini-ITX small form factor Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS3042-XT · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index558 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#45,519
Street price$49
Performance per dollar11.39
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-3042 XT
TypeMini-ITX small form factor
Motherboard supportMini-ITX
Volume17 L
Max GPU length336 mm
Max CPU cooler height70 mm
Radiator support240 mm (side)
Fans included1× 120 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportSFX / SFX-L
Side panelTempered glass
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

Related guides

AIO Liquid Cooling vs Air Cooling for CPUsChoosing a GPU for 1440p GamingChoosing a GPU for 4K Gaming

Similar PC Cases

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Zephyra CS-7752 Edge ATX mid tower Case977$69Compare
Zephyra CS-7042 Prime Micro-ATX tower Case743$49Compare
Corvane CS-5838 Core ATX mid tower Case2,167$249Compare
Corvane CS-8679 Ti Micro-ATX tower Case1,116$79Compare
Brontix CS-1079 Edge Micro-ATX tower Case1,246$89Compare
Solvane CS-7419 SE Mini-ITX small form factor Case704$59Compare

All PC Cases · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Caldera CS-3042 XT Mini-ITX small form factor Case”, https://vextor7.com/item/2895997 (accessed 2026-10-22).