Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CS-5281 Core Mini-ITX small form factor Case

PC Cases · Caldera · SKU CS5281-CORE · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index1,047 (PC Cases scale)
Category rank#34,602
Street price$79
Performance per dollar13.25
Released2026

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CS-5281 Core
TypeMini-ITX small form factor
Motherboard supportMini-ITX
Volume12 L
Max GPU length336 mm
Max CPU cooler height70 mm
Radiator support240 mm (side)
Fans included1× 120 mm
Front I/O1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 2× USB 3.0, audio
PSU supportSFX / SFX-L
Side panelSteel mesh
Rear-connector boardsNot supported

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