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Caldera CL-1698 XT Dual tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL1698-XT · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,932 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#49,242
Street price$119
Power6 W
Performance per dollar16.24
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-1698 XT
TypeDual tower air cooler
Heat pipes8× 6 mm copper
Height167 mm
Fans2× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise27 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceOffset fin stack, 45 mm
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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