Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-9042 Core Micro-ATX tower Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS9042-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,425 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#25,706
Street price$129
Performance per dollar11.05
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-9042 Core
TypeMicro-ATX tower
Motherboard supportMicro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Volume36 L
Max GPU length361 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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