Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Air Force vs ARCTIC F12 PWM

13specifications compared
6differ
7identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Rotational speed (min)
- Air Force:1200 RPM
- F12 PWM:600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- Air Force:1400 RPM
- F12 PWM:1350 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- Air Force:25.4 dB
- F12 PWM:24.5 dB
Maximum airflow
- Air Force:52.65 cfm
- F12 PWM:53 cfm
Product colour
- Air Force:Red
- F12 PWM:Black, White
Rated current
- Air Force:0.17 A
- F12 PWM:0.24 A

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Comparison of Air Force, F12 PWM
34 specifications	A Aerocool Air Force View product	B ARCTIC F12 PWM View product
Performance4 differ
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs	1200 RPM	600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1400 RPM	1350 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	25.4 dB	24.5 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	52.65 cfm	53 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90.1 m³/h
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 Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
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	Red	Black, White
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
Power1 differ
Starting voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.17 A	0.24 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	2.04 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 g
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 m
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	137 g
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4

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