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Caldera CL-9697 Edge Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9697-EDGE · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index523 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#38,668
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar27.53
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9697 Edge
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height157 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,200 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise23 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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