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Caldera CL-9689 Ultra Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9689-ULTRA · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index670 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#31,168
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar35.26
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9689 Ultra
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height156 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,500 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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