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Aerocool DS Computer case Fan vs ARCTIC F12 PWM

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  • 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
Performance5 differ
Fan diameterDiffers14 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs700 RPM600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs1000 RPM1350 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs14.2 dB24.5 dB
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers64.8 cfm53 cfm
AirflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90.1 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Noise level (low speed)Known for one10.8 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one39.8 cfmUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum air pressureKnown for one0.74 mmH2OUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one1.21 mmH2OUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one100000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack, White
Fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
MaterialKnown for onePlastic, RubberUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Starting voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 V
Rated currentDiffers0.2 A0.24 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers140 mm120 mm
WeightDiffers190 g105 g
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 m
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 mm
Package weightDiffers270 g137 g
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of screwsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4

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