Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Dark Force vs Zalman ZM-F2 FDB(SF)

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Comparison of Dark Force, ZM-F2 FDB(SF)
22 specifications	A Aerocool Dark Force View product	B Zalman ZM-F2 FDB(SF)View product
Performance4 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	9.2 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 (max)Differs	1200 RPM	1500 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	22.5 dB	23 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	150000 h
Maximum airflowKnown for one	41.4 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	1.32 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Transparent
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	1.44 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.12 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	92 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	92 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	77 g
Technical detailsidentical
Bearing technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FDB

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