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Caldera CL-9896 XT Low profile Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9896-XT · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index801 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#43,083
Street price$29
Power3 W
Performance per dollar27.62
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9896 XT
TypeLow profile air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height47 mm
Fans1× 92 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling95 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise23 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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