Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Rave 3 ARGB vs Aerocool Rime 4

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 14identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Minimum airflow (imperial)
    • Rave 3 ARGB:24.1 cfm
    • Rime 4:37.1 cfm
  • Maximum airflow
    • Rave 3 ARGB:58 cfm
    • Rime 4:75.3 cfm
  • Minimum air pressure
    • Rave 3 ARGB:0.6 mmH2O
    • Rime 4:1.38 mmH2O
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Rave 3 ARGB:1.6 mmH2O
    • Rime 4:3.04 mmH2O
  • Fan noise level (min)
    • Rave 3 ARGB:18 dB
    • Rime 4:17 dB
  • Fan noise level (max)
    • Rave 3 ARGB:27 dB
    • Rime 4:34 dB
  • Fan speed (min)
    • Rave 3 ARGB:900 RPM
    • Rime 4:800 RPM
  • Rated current
    • Rave 3 ARGB:5 A
    • Rime 4:0.5 A

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Comparison of Rave 3 ARGB, Rime 4
40 specifications
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeAir coolerAir cooler
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM4
Minimum airflow (imperial)Differs24.1 cfm37.1 cfm
Maximum airflowDiffers58 cfm75.3 cfm
Minimum air pressureDiffers0.6 mmH2O1.38 mmH2O
Maximum air pressureDiffers1.6 mmH2O3.04 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan noise level (min)Differs18 dB17 dB
Fan noise level (max)Differs27 dB34 dB
Fan bearing technologyKnown for oneHydraulic bearingUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)1800 RPM1800 RPM
Fan speed (min)Differs900 RPM800 RPM
Mean time between failures (MTBF)60000 h60000 h
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHydraulic
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneAluminumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of finsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Illumination LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
LED connector typeKnown for one4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Base plate materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Power2 differ
Rated voltage12 V12 V
Starting voltage5 V5 V
Fan power consumptionKnown for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers5 A0.5 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs125 W230 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width125 mm125 mm
DepthDiffers75 mm83 mm
HeightDiffers135 mm155 mm
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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