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Caldera CL-8980 Pro Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8980-PRO · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,164 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#21,685
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar23.76
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8980 Pro
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height161 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,500 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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