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Caldera CL-3173 Plus Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3173-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,666 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#9,473
Street price$99
Power6 W
Performance per dollar16.83
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3173 Plus
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height165 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,500 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise23 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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