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Caldera CL-8688 Ultra Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8688-ULTRA · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index1,335 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#29,644
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar27.24
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8688 Ultra
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height157 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise27 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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