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Caldera CL-5242 Plus 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5242-PLUS · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index2,263 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#5,997
Street price$169
Power17 W
Performance per dollar13.39
Released2025

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5242 Plus
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 2,400 RPM
Pump3,200 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty5 years

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