Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-9697 Ultra Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9697-ULTRA · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index777 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#17,144
Street price$29
Power3 W
Performance per dollar26.79
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9697 Ultra
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height155 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise25 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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