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Caldera CL-7688 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL7688-XT · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-18

Key facts

Benchmark index1,346 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#23,591
Street price$59
Power3 W
Performance per dollar22.81
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-7688 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height160 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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