Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Alpine 12 CO vs COUGAR Vortex FR

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Alpine 12 CO:Processor
- Vortex FR:Computer case
Type
- Alpine 12 CO:Cooler
- Vortex FR:Fan
Fan diameter
- Alpine 12 CO:9.2 cm
- Vortex FR:12 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- Alpine 12 CO:2700 RPM
- Vortex FR:1200 RPM
Product colour
- Alpine 12 CO:Black, Silver
- Vortex FR:Black, Red
Width
- Alpine 12 CO:95 mm
- Vortex FR:120 mm
Depth
- Alpine 12 CO:95 mm
- Vortex FR:25 mm
Height
- Alpine 12 CO:77 mm
- Vortex FR:120 mm

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Comparison of Alpine 12 CO, Vortex FR
42 specifications	A ARCTIC Alpine 12 CO View product	B COUGAR Vortex FR View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	9.2 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H)	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	100 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2700 RPM	1200 RPM
Noise levelKnown for one	0.5 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Ball bearing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.3 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36.72 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	62.36 m³/h
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.78 mmH2O
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black, Red
MaterialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of LEDsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Red
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	0.72 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.09 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	95 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	95 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	77 mm	120 mm
WeightKnown for one	270 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	96 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	78 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	96 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	320 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-vibration systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fan rated voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84733080	Unknown — not stated by the source

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