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Caldera CL-8972 SE Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8972-SE · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index1,650 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#38,286
Street price$89
Power3 W
Performance per dollar18.54
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8972 SE
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height155 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise22 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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