Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-9688 Core Micro-ATX tower Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS9688-CORE · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,345 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#20,322
Street price$139
Performance per dollar9.68
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-9688 Core
TypeMicro-ATX tower
Motherboard supportMicro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Volume33 L
Max GPU length368 mm
Max CPU cooler height160 mm
Radiator supportTop 360 mm, front 360/420 mm, rear 120 mm
Fans included3× 140 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportATX (up to 220 mm)
Side panelTempered glass
Rear-connector boardsSupported

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