Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Dead Silence 12cm vs ARCTIC Freezer A11

16specifications compared
14differ
2identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Dead Silence 12cm:Computer case
- Freezer A11:Processor
Type
- Dead Silence 12cm:Fan
- Freezer A11:Cooler
Fan diameter
- Dead Silence 12cm:12 cm
- Freezer A11:9.2 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- Dead Silence 12cm:800 RPM
- Freezer A11:500 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- Dead Silence 12cm:1200 RPM
- Freezer A11:2000 RPM
Maximum airflow
- Dead Silence 12cm:54.8 cfm
- Freezer A11:74 cfm
Product colour
- Dead Silence 12cm:Black
- Freezer A11:Black, Copper, Grey
Material
- Dead Silence 12cm:Plastic, Rubber
- Freezer A11:Aluminium

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Comparison of Dead Silence 12cm, Freezer A11
38 specifications	A Aerocool Dead Silence 12cm View product	B ARCTIC Freezer A11 View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	Cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	9.2 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+
Rotational speed (min)Differs	800 RPM	500 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1200 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	54.8 cfm	74 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125.7 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 bearing
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	12.1 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	15.8 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one	36.7 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	0.99 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	1.48 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	100000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Copper, Grey
MaterialDiffers	Plastic, Rubber	Aluminium
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of finsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45
Fins materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Power1 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.2 A	0.16 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	2.4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	108 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	90 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	130 mm
WeightDiffers	170 g	480 g
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 mm
Fins thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	97 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	137 mm
Package weightDiffers	240 g	600 g
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Cooling capacity in watts (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W

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