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Caldera CL-4242 Plus 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL4242-PLUS · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index828 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#12,999
Street price$29
Power13 W
Performance per dollar28.55
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-4242 Plus
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 2,300 RPM
Pump3,300 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise32 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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