Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool DS Computer case Fan vs ARCTIC F12 PWM

15specifications compared
11differ
4identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- DS Computer case Fan:14 cm
- F12 PWM:12 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- DS Computer case Fan:700 RPM
- F12 PWM:600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- DS Computer case Fan:1000 RPM
- F12 PWM:1350 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- DS Computer case Fan:14.2 dB
- F12 PWM:24.5 dB
Maximum airflow
- DS Computer case Fan:64.8 cfm
- F12 PWM:53 cfm
Product colour
- DS Computer case Fan:Red
- F12 PWM:Black, White
Rated current
- DS Computer case Fan:0.2 A
- F12 PWM:0.24 A
Width
- DS Computer case Fan:140 mm
- F12 PWM:120 mm

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Comparison of DS, F12 PWM
39 specifications	A Aerocool DS Computer case Fan Model DS View product	B ARCTIC F12 PWM View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	14 cm	12 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)Differs	700 RPM	600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1000 RPM	1350 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	14.2 dB	24.5 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	64.8 cfm	53 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90.1 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 Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	10.8 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one	39.8 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	0.74 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	1.21 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	100000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Red	Black, White
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
MaterialKnown for one	Plastic, Rubber	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.2 A	0.24 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	2.4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	140 mm	120 mm
Height	25 mm	25 mm
WeightDiffers	190 g	105 g
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 m
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 mm
Package weightDiffers	270 g	137 g
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4

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