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Caldera CL-8166 Max Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8166-MAX · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,632 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#30,941
Street price$89
Power3 W
Performance per dollar18.34
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8166 Max
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height157 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,900 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise22 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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