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Caldera CL-1218 Prime 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1218-PRIME · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,259 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#35,687
Street price$59
Power13 W
Performance per dollar21.34
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1218 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,900 RPM
Pump3,100 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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