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Caldera CL-9490 Plus Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9490-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,896 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#2,392
Street price$139
Power6 W
Performance per dollar13.64
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9490 Plus
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes7× 6 mm copper
Height166 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling260 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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