Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-3040 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3040-XT · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,277 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#46,316
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar26.06
Released2021

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3040 XT
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)
Noise25 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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