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Caldera CL-8688 Core 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8688-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,562 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#17,446
Street price$79
Power13 W
Performance per dollar19.77
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8688 Core
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 30 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,800 RPM
Pump3,200 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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