Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Dark Force 12cm vs Aerocool Shark Black Edition

15specifications compared
11differ
4identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- Dark Force 12cm:12 cm
- Shark Black Edition:14 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- Dark Force 12cm:1200 RPM
- Shark Black Edition:1650 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- Dark Force 12cm:22.5 dB
- Shark Black Edition:29.6 dB
Maximum airflow
- Dark Force 12cm:41.40 cfm
- Shark Black Edition:96.5 cfm
Maximum air pressure
- Dark Force 12cm:1.32 mmH2O
- Shark Black Edition:1.069 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- Dark Force 12cm:20000 h
- Shark Black Edition:100000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- Dark Force 12cm:1.44 W
- Shark Black Edition:4.32 W
Rated current
- Dark Force 12cm:0.12 A
- Shark Black Edition:0.15 A

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Comparison of Dark Force 12cm, Shark Black Edition
32 specifications	A Aerocool Dark Force 12cm View product	B Aerocool Shark Black Edition View product
Performance6 differ
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	14 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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1350 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1200 RPM	1650 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.5 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	22.5 dB	29.6 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 cfm
Maximum airflowDiffers	41.40 cfm	96.5 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.305 mmH2O
Maximum air pressureDiffers	1.32 mmH2O	1.069 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	100000 h
Designidentical
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Green
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	1.44 W	4.32 W
Maximum currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.36 A
Rated currentDiffers	0.12 A	0.15 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	140 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	140 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	25 mm
Fan thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 cm
Other featuresidentical
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3/4-pin
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Taiwan
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 x 140 x 25 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12/7 VDC
Rotational speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1500 RPM

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