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Caldera CL-5542 Plus Low profile Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL5542-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index661 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#26,496
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar34.79
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-5542 Plus
TypeLow profile air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height49 mm
Fans1× 92 mm PWM, up to 2,000 RPM
Rated cooling95 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise31 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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