Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-3172 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3172-XT · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index688 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#32,891
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar36.21
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3172 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height157 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise24 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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