Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Air Force vs ARCTIC F8 PWM

12specifications compared
9differ
3identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- Air Force:12 cm
- F8 PWM:8 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- Air Force:1200 RPM
- F8 PWM:300 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- Air Force:1400 RPM
- F8 PWM:2000 RPM
Maximum airflow
- Air Force:52.65 cfm
- F8 PWM:31 cfm
Product colour
- Air Force:Red
- F8 PWM:Black, White
Rated current
- Air Force:0.17 A
- F8 PWM:0.09 A
Width
- Air Force:120 mm
- F8 PWM:80 mm
Depth
- Air Force:120 mm
- F8 PWM:25 mm

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Comparison of Air Force, F8 PWM
32 specifications	A Aerocool Air Force View product	B ARCTIC F8 PWM View product
Performance4 differ
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	8 cm
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	300 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1400 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	52.65 cfm	31 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52.7 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)
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	25.4 dB	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	Red	Black, White
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
Power1 differ
Rated currentDiffers	0.17 A	0.09 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	2.04 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	80 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82.5 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82.5 mm
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
Other featuresidentical
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71.5 x 71.5 mm

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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