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Caldera CL-5242 Prime 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5242-PRIME · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index2,402 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#3,775
Street price$179
Power17 W
Performance per dollar13.42
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5242 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 2,000 RPM
Pump2,900 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty5 years

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