Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-1686 SE E-ATX full tower Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS1686-SE · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-18

Key facts

Benchmark index2,276 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#6,125
Street price$319
Performance per dollar7.13
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-1686 SE
TypeE-ATX full tower
Motherboard supportE-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Volume87 L
Max GPU length467 mm
Max CPU cooler height190 mm
Radiator supportTop 360 mm, front 360/420 mm, rear 120 mm
Fans included3× 140 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportATX (up to 220 mm)
Side panelSteel mesh
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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