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Caldera CS-9697 Core E-ATX full tower Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS9697-CORE · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,924 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#27,435
Street price$189
Performance per dollar10.18
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-9697 Core
TypeE-ATX full tower
Motherboard supportE-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Volume83 L
Max GPU length462 mm
Max CPU cooler height190 mm
Radiator supportTop 360 mm, front 360/420 mm, rear 120 mm
Fans included3× 140 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportATX (up to 220 mm)
Side panelSteel mesh
Rear-connector boardsSupported

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