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Caldera CL-8169 XT Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8169-XT · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index2,474 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#34,504
Street price$179
Power6 W
Performance per dollar13.82
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8169 XT
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes7× 6 mm copper
Height165 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,900 RPM
Rated cooling260 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise25 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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