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Caldera CL-5978 Prime Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5978-PRIME · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index859 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#25,187
Street price$29
Power3 W
Performance per dollar29.62
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5978 Prime
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height157 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise24 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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