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Caldera CL-3496 Plus 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3496-PLUS · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,441 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#19,174
Street price$169
Power17 W
Performance per dollar14.44
Released2025

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3496 Plus
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 1,700 RPM
Pump3,100 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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