Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Air Force 12cm vs ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X)

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Air Force 12cm:Computer case
- Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X):Graphics card
Type
- Air Force 12cm:Fan
- Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X):Air cooler
Fan diameter
- Air Force 12cm:12 cm
- Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X):9.2 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- Air Force 12cm:1200 RPM
- Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X):2000 RPM
Product colour
- Air Force 12cm:Black, Red
- Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X):Black
Rated current
- Air Force 12cm:0.17 A
- Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X):0.12 A
Width
- Air Force 12cm:120 mm
- Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X):288 mm
Depth
- Air Force 12cm:120 mm
- Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X):54 mm

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Comparison of Air Force 12cm, Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X)
37 specifications	A Aerocool Air Force 12cm View product	B ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV 280(X)View product
Performance4 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Graphics card
TypeDiffers	Fan	Air cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	9.2 cm
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1200 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 sone
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bearing typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fluid bearing
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nvidia GeForce: Titan Xp, Titan X (Pascal), GTX 1080(Ti), 1070, 1060, Titan X, 980(Ti), 970, Titan (Black), 780 (Ti), 770, 760, 750 (Ti), 680, 670, 660 (Ti), 650 Ti (boost), 580, 570, 560 (Ti,SE), 550 Ti, 480, 460(SE), GTS 450, 250, 240 (OEM), GT 740 9800 (GTX+, GTX, GT), 9600 (GT, GSO 512, GSO), 95
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	25.4 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowKnown for one	52.65 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	0.91 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	100000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 fan(s)
Number of finsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83
Fins materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for one	Red	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.32 W
Rated currentDiffers	0.17 A	0.12 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	2.04 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	288 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	54 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	104 mm
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 mm
Fins thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	309 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	91 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	122 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.33 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Cooling capacity in watts (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	218 x 23 x 98 mm

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