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ABYSM Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3 vs ABYSM Snow IV Optima

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 3identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Suitable location
    • Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3:Computer case
    • Snow IV Optima:Processor
  • Type
    • Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3:Fan
    • Snow IV Optima:Cooler
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3:600 RPM
    • Snow IV Optima:800 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3:1500 RPM
    • Snow IV Optima:1400 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3:28.3 dB
    • Snow IV Optima:22.9 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3:56.6 cfm
    • Snow IV Optima:60 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3:1.16 mmH2O
    • Snow IV Optima:1.65 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3:Rifle bearing
    • Snow IV Optima:Hydraulic

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Comparison of Arc Light ARGB 120mm Kit 3, Snow IV Optima
50 specifications
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffersComputer caseProcessor
TypeDiffersFanCooler
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs600 RPM800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs1500 RPM1400 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs28.3 dB22.9 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 cfm
Maximum airflowDiffers56.6 cfm60 cfm
Maximum air pressureDiffers1.16 mmH2O1.65 mmH2O
Bearing typeDiffersRifle bearingHydraulic
Mean time between failures (MTBF)30000 h30000 h
Quantity per packKnown for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesDiffers911
Number of finsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47
Fins materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Illumination LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneBlue, Green, RedUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one3-pin + 4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 W
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Power supplyKnown for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source132 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source152 mm
WeightDiffers350 g644 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)120 x 25 x 120 mm120 x 25 x 120 mm
Fan weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 g
Heatsink weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source504 g
Heat pipes diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 mm
Package widthDiffers127 mm175 mm
Package depthDiffers110 mm122 mm
Package heightDiffers145 mm199 mm
Package weightDiffers1.21 kg1.03 kg
Cable lengthKnown for one0.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
LED controllerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source515 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source265 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.4 kg
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers10 pc(s)12 pc(s)

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