Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-8686 Prime Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8686-PRIME · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index731 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#37,966
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar38.47
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8686 Prime
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height155 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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