Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-4242 Ultra Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL4242-ULTRA · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index499 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#22,171
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar26.26
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-4242 Ultra
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height155 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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