Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-8688 XT Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8688-XT · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,477 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#32,289
Street price$59
Power6 W
Performance per dollar25.03
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8688 XT
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes7× 6 mm copper
Height165 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling260 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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