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Caldera CL-3496 Prime 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3496-PRIME · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,011 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#42,189
Street price$39
Power13 W
Performance per dollar25.92
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3496 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,500 RPM
Pump2,800 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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