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Caldera CL-2978 Max Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL2978-MAX · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,965 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#35,110
Street price$119
Power3 W
Performance per dollar16.51
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-2978 Max
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height161 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise22 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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