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Caldera CL-3946 SE Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3946-SE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,864 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#24,865
Street price$129
Power6 W
Performance per dollar14.45
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3946 SE
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)
Noise23 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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