Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-2172 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL2172-XT · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index552 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#31,536
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar29.05
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-2172 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height155 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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