Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-2981 SE Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL2981-SE · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index949 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#35,762
Street price$39
Power3 W
Performance per dollar24.33
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-2981 SE
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height156 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise31 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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