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Caldera CL-3438 Plus Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3438-PLUS · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index863 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#28,477
Street price$29
Power3 W
Performance per dollar29.76
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3438 Plus
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise32 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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