Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-8996 Plus 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8996-PLUS · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,084 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#37,269
Street price$39
Power12 W
Performance per dollar27.79
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8996 Plus
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator240 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans2× 120 mm, up to 2,300 RPM
Pump3,300 RPM
Rated cooling250 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise32 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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