Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-2042 Plus 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL2042-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index2,480 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#42,480
Street price$199
Power17 W
Performance per dollar12.46
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-2042 Plus
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 2,000 RPM
Pump2,900 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise27 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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