Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-8196 SE Micro-ATX tower Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS8196-SE · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index1,524 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#19,632
Street price$149
Performance per dollar10.23
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-8196 SE
TypeMicro-ATX tower
Motherboard supportMicro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Volume35 L
Max GPU length360 mm
Max CPU cooler height160 mm
Radiator supportTop 360 mm, front 360/420 mm, rear 120 mm
Fans included4× 120 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportATX (up to 220 mm)
Side panelSteel mesh
Rear-connector boardsSupported

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