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Caldera CL-8981 SE 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8981-SE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index945 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#150
Street price$29
Power12 W
Performance per dollar32.59
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8981 SE
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator240 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 120 mm, up to 2,500 RPM
Pump2,900 RPM
Rated cooling250 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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