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Caldera CL-8281 Max 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8281-MAX · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index1,026 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#28,273
Street price$39
Power13 W
Performance per dollar26.31
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8281 Max
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 2,300 RPM
Pump3,100 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise32 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty5 years

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