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Caldera CL-8971 Ultra Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8971-ULTRA · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index2,152 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#38,053
Street price$159
Power6 W
Performance per dollar13.53
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8971 Ultra
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height166 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise24 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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