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Caldera CL-9490 SE Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9490-SE · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,085 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#16,531
Street price$149
Power6 W
Performance per dollar13.99
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9490 SE
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height165 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,500 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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