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Caldera CL-8490 Pro Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8490-PRO · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index1,158 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#2,514
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar23.63
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8490 Pro
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,600 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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