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Caldera CL-8138 Prime 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8138-PRIME · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,037 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#17,348
Street price$29
Power13 W
Performance per dollar35.76
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8138 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,700 RPM
Pump3,000 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise36 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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