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Caldera CL-6542 Max Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL6542-MAX · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,284 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#20,263
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar26.20
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-6542 Max
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height160 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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