Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-9042 Plus Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9042-PLUS · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index933 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#31,166
Street price$29
Power3 W
Performance per dollar32.17
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9042 Plus
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height155 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise25 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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