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Caldera CL-6986 Prime Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL6986-PRIME · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,273 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#970
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar25.98
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-6986 Prime
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height159 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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