Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-8542 Max Micro-ATX tower Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS8542-MAX · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index549 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#6,004
Street price$39
Performance per dollar14.08
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-8542 Max
TypeMicro-ATX tower
Motherboard supportMicro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Volume36 L
Max GPU length363 mm
Max CPU cooler height160 mm
Radiator supportTop 360 mm, front 360/420 mm, rear 120 mm
Fans included3× 120 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportATX (up to 220 mm)
Side panelSteel mesh
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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