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Caldera CL-8188 SE Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8188-SE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index961 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#29,282
Street price$39
Power3 W
Performance per dollar24.64
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8188 SE
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height156 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise31 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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