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Caldera CL-8518 Prime Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8518-PRIME · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,065 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#11,246
Street price$119
Power6 W
Performance per dollar17.35
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8518 Prime
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes7× 6 mm copper
Height166 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling260 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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