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Caldera CL-1688 Max Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1688-MAX · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,934 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#26,818
Street price$119
Power6 W
Performance per dollar16.25
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1688 Max
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height167 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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