Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Alpine 11 Rev. 2 vs Tacens Aura II 12cm

Key differences

Suitable location
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:Processor
- Aura II 12cm:Computer case
Type
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:Air cooler
- Aura II 12cm:Fan
Fan diameter
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:9.2 cm
- Aura II 12cm:12 cm
Supported processor sockets
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:LGA 1156 (Socket H)
- Aura II 12cm:Not supported
Noise level (high speed)
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:0.4 dB
- Aura II 12cm:12 dB
Weight
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:460 g
- Aura II 12cm:115 g
Fan performance
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:36 cfm
- Aura II 12cm:50 cfm
Rotational speed
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:2000 RPM
- Aura II 12cm:1200 RPM

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Comparison of Alpine 11 Rev. 2, Aura II 12cm
22 specifications	A ARCTIC Alpine 11 Rev. 2 View product	B Tacens Aura II 12cm View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Air cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	9.2 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	Not supported
Noise level (high speed)Differs	0.4 dB	12 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60000 h
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 65 °C
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.08 W
Rated currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.09 A
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	460 g	115 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	122 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	154 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138 g
Other features2 differ
Fan performanceDiffers	36 cfm	50 cfm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12VDC
Rotational speedDiffers	2000 RPM	1200 RPM
Speed detectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	92 x 97 x 82 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirflowKnown for one	62 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source

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