Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-5488 Plus 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5488-PLUS · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index1,387 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#12,577
Street price$59
Power13 W
Performance per dollar23.51
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5488 Plus
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 2,300 RPM
Pump2,800 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise35 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty5 years

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