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Caldera CL-8043 SE 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8043-SE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index1,229 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#29,416
Street price$49
Power13 W
Performance per dollar25.08
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8043 SE
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 1,700 RPM
Pump2,900 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise25 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty5 years

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