Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Dark Force 8cm vs Aerocool Lightning 12cm

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Force 8cm:8 cm
    • Lightning 12cm:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Force 8cm:1800 RPM
    • Lightning 12cm:1200 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Force 8cm:25.4 dB
    • Lightning 12cm:22.5 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Force 8cm:33.40 cfm
    • Lightning 12cm:41.40 cfm
  • Product colour
    • Dark Force 8cm:Black
    • Lightning 12cm:Red
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Dark Force 8cm:1.44 W
    • Lightning 12cm:3 W
  • Rated current
    • Dark Force 8cm:0.12 A
    • Lightning 12cm:0.25 A
  • Width
    • Dark Force 8cm:80 mm
    • Lightning 12cm:120 mm

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Comparison of Dark Force 8cm, Lightning 12cm
17 specifications
Performance4 differ
Suitable locationComputer caseComputer case
TypeFanFan
Fan diameterDiffers8 cm12 cm
Rotational speed (max)Differs1800 RPM1200 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs25.4 dB22.5 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers33.40 cfm41.40 cfm
Maximum air pressure1.32 mmH2O1.32 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)20000 h20000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.44 W3 W
Voltage12 V12 V
Rated currentDiffers0.12 A0.25 A
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm120 mm
Depth25 mm25 mm
HeightDiffers80 mm120 mm

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