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Caldera CL-8698 SE 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8698-SE · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,219 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#4,062
Street price$49
Power13 W
Performance per dollar24.88
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8698 SE
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,500 RPM
Pump2,900 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty5 years

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