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Caldera CL-8696 Ti Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8696-TI · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,540 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#46,450
Street price$79
Power6 W
Performance per dollar19.49
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8696 Ti
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes7× 6 mm copper
Height164 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling260 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise26 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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