Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-3042 Prime Mini-ITX small form factor Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS3042-PRIME · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,025 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#33,164
Street price$69
Performance per dollar14.86
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-3042 Prime
TypeMini-ITX small form factor
Motherboard supportMini-ITX
Volume14 L
Max GPU length331 mm
Max CPU cooler height70 mm
Radiator support240 mm (side)
Fans included1× 120 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportSFX / SFX-L
Side panelTempered glass
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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