Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Lightning Computer case Fan vs Zalman ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan

Key differences

Rotational speed (max)
- Lightning Computer case Fan:1200 RPM
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:1600 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- Lightning Computer case Fan:22.5 dB
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:33 dB
Product colour
- Lightning Computer case Fan:Black, Blue
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:Black
Height
- Lightning Computer case Fan:25 mm
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:27 mm

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Comparison of Lightning, ZM-DF12
22 specifications	A Aerocool Lightning Computer case Fan Model Lightning View product	B Zalman ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan Model ZM-DF12 View product
Performance2 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameter	12 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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1200 RPM	1600 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	22.5 dB	33 dB
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	20000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.25 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	120 mm	120 mm
Depth	120 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	27 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 g

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