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Caldera CL-4242 Max 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL4242-MAX · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,343 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#40,917
Street price$59
Power13 W
Performance per dollar22.76
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-4242 Max
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 2,500 RPM
Pump2,900 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise31 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty5 years

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