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Caldera CL-8978 Prime 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8978-PRIME · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index2,131 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#44,506
Street price$149
Power17 W
Performance per dollar14.30
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8978 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 2,100 RPM
Pump2,900 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise25 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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