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Caldera CL-8979 Ultra Low profile Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8979-ULTRA · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index538 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#5,847
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar28.32
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8979 Ultra
TypeLow profile air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height50 mm
Fans1× 92 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling95 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise24 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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