Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-9686 Prime Micro-ATX tower Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS9686-PRIME · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,430 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#7,342
Street price$119
Performance per dollar12.02
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-9686 Prime
TypeMicro-ATX tower
Motherboard supportMicro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Volume32 L
Max GPU length367 mm
Max CPU cooler height160 mm
Radiator supportTop 360 mm, front 360/420 mm, rear 120 mm
Fans included3× 120 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportATX (up to 220 mm)
Side panelTempered glass
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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