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Caldera CL-6872 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL6872-XT · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index1,175 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#38,977
Street price$59
Power3 W
Performance per dollar19.92
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-6872 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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