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Caldera CL-9896 Prime 420mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9896-PRIME · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index2,067 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#9,498
Street price$149
Power17 W
Performance per dollar13.87
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9896 Prime
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator420 mm, aluminum, 27 mm thick
Fans3× 140 mm, up to 2,100 RPM
Pump3,000 RPM
Rated cooling330 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise35 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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