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Caldera CL-9988 SE Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9988-SE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index2,138 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#37,641
Street price$159
Power6 W
Performance per dollar13.45
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9988 SE
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height167 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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