Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-5042 Ultra 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5042-ULTRA · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,457 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#451
Street price$69
Power13 W
Performance per dollar21.12
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5042 Ultra
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,500 RPM
Pump3,200 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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