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Caldera CL-2042 Prime 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL2042-PRIME · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index915 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#6,308
Street price$29
Power12 W
Performance per dollar31.55
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-2042 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator240 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans2× 120 mm, up to 2,400 RPM
Pump3,000 RPM
Rated cooling250 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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