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Caldera CL-6542 Max 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL6542-MAX · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index1,084 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#45,075
Street price$39
Power13 W
Performance per dollar27.79
Released2024

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-6542 Max
TypeAll-in-one liquid cooler
Radiator280 mm, aluminum, 38 mm thick
Fans2× 140 mm, up to 2,500 RPM
Pump3,200 RPM
Rated cooling280 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise33 dBA (max)
Tubing400 mm, sleeved EPDM
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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