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ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme 7970 vs be quiet! Shadow Rock 2

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 2identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Suitable location
    • Accelero Xtreme 7970:Graphics card
    • Shadow Rock 2:Processor
  • Fan diameter
    • Accelero Xtreme 7970:9.2 cm
    • Shadow Rock 2:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • Accelero Xtreme 7970:900 RPM
    • Shadow Rock 2:800 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Accelero Xtreme 7970:2000 RPM
    • Shadow Rock 2:1600 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Accelero Xtreme 7970:20 dB
    • Shadow Rock 2:24.9 dB
  • Product colour
    • Accelero Xtreme 7970:Black
    • Shadow Rock 2:Black, Copper, Silver
  • Number of fans
    • Accelero Xtreme 7970:3 fan(s)
    • Shadow Rock 2:1 fan(s)
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Accelero Xtreme 7970:5
    • Shadow Rock 2:4

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Comparison of Accelero Xtreme 7970, Shadow Rock 2
44 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffersGraphics cardProcessor
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersNot supportedLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2066, LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2
Rotational speed (min)Differs900 RPM800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs2000 RPM1600 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.3 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs20 dB24.9 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 cfm
AirflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 m³/h
Maximum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 mmH2O
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRifle bearing
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80000 h
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsKnown for oneAMD Radeon -8970 -8950 -8870 -7970 -7950 -7870 -7850 -6970 -6950 -6870 -6850 -6790 -5870 -5850 -5830Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Copper, Silver
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Number of finsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51
Fins materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Number of heat pipesDiffers54
Fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.88 W
Rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one4.32 WUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentKnown for one0.2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WidthDiffers104 mm122 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers54 mm147 mm
WeightDiffers653 g1.13 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 x 120 x 25 mm
Heat pipes diameterDiffers6 mm8 mm
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.22 m
Package widthDiffers110 mm170 mm
Package depthDiffers292 mm190 mm
Package heightDiffers60 mm145 mm
Package weightDiffers1.1 kg1.47 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal pad includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 x 122 x 160 mm

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