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Caldera CL-6696 XT Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL6696-XT · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,662 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#42,998
Street price$99
Power6 W
Performance per dollar16.79
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-6696 XT
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height168 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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