Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Alpine 11 Rev. 2 vs Tacens Aura II 8cm

Key differences

Suitable location
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:Processor
- Aura II 8cm:Computer case
Type
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:Air cooler
- Aura II 8cm:Fan
Fan diameter
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:9.2 cm
- Aura II 8cm:8 cm
Supported processor sockets
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:LGA 1156 (Socket H)
- Aura II 8cm:Not supported
Noise level (high speed)
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:0.4 dB
- Aura II 8cm:10 dB
Weight
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:460 g
- Aura II 8cm:77 g
Fan performance
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:36 cfm
- Aura II 8cm:25 cfm
Rotational speed
- Alpine 11 Rev. 2:2000 RPM
- Aura II 8cm:1500 RPM

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Comparison of Alpine 11 Rev. 2, Aura II 8cm
22 specifications	A ARCTIC Alpine 11 Rev. 2 View product	B Tacens Aura II 8cm View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Air cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	9.2 cm	8 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	Not supported
Noise level (high speed)Differs	0.4 dB	10 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	0.72 W
Rated currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06 A
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	460 g	77 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94 g
Other features2 differ
Fan performanceDiffers	36 cfm	25 cfm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12VDC
Rotational speedDiffers	2000 RPM	1500 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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