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Caldera CL-8978 XT Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8978-XT · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,920 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#13,934
Street price$99
Power6 W
Performance per dollar19.39
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8978 XT
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height166 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,800 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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