Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Dark Force 14cm vs ARCTIC Fan 8L

10specifications compared
7differ
3identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

The Aerocool Dark Force 14cm has 6 cm more fan diameter than the ARCTIC Fan 8L (14 cm vs 8 cm). The ARCTIC Fan 8L has 300 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the Aerocool Dark Force 14cm (1500 RPM vs 1200 RPM). The Aerocool Dark Force 14cm has 6 dB more noise level (high speed) than the ARCTIC Fan 8L (22 dB vs 16 dB).

Fan diameter
- Dark Force 14cm:14 cm
- Fan 8L:8 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- Dark Force 14cm:1200 RPM
- Fan 8L:1500 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- Dark Force 14cm:22 dB
- Fan 8L:16 dB
Maximum airflow
- Dark Force 14cm:48 cfm
- Fan 8L:18 cfm
Width
- Dark Force 14cm:140 mm
- Fan 8L:80 mm
Depth
- Dark Force 14cm:25 mm
- Fan 8L:80 mm
Height
- Dark Force 14cm:140 mm
- Fan 8L:38.5 mm

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Comparison of Dark Force 14cm, Fan 8L
17 specifications	A Aerocool Dark Force 14cm View product	B ARCTIC Fan 8L View product
Performance4 differ
Fan diameterDiffers	14 cm	8 cm
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1200 RPM	1500 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	22 dB	16 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers	48 cfm	18 cfm
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	1.51 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	20000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	1.44 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.12 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	80 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	38.5 mm

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