Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-8966 Ultra Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8966-ULTRA · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-27

Key facts

Benchmark index1,018 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#28,415
Street price$39
Power3 W
Performance per dollar26.10
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8966 Ultra
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise25 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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