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Caldera CL-5542 Prime Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5542-PRIME · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,702 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#18,601
Street price$89
Power6 W
Performance per dollar19.12
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5542 Prime
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes7× 6 mm copper
Height166 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,500 RPM
Rated cooling260 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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