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ARCTIC BioniX P12 A-RGB vs Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler has 350 RPM more rotational speed (min) than the ARCTIC BioniX P12 A-RGB (800 RPM vs 450 RPM). The ARCTIC BioniX P12 A-RGB has 400 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler (3000 RPM vs 2600 RPM). The ARCTIC BioniX P12 A-RGB has 2 cfm more maximum airflow than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler (76 cfm vs 74 cfm). Suitable location: Computer case on the ARCTIC BioniX P12 A-RGB, Processor on the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler. Type: Fan on the ARCTIC BioniX P12 A-RGB, Air cooler on the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler.

  • Suitable location
    • BioniX P12 A-RGB:Computer case
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:Processor
  • Type
    • BioniX P12 A-RGB:Fan
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:Air cooler
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • BioniX P12 A-RGB:450 RPM
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:800 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • BioniX P12 A-RGB:3000 RPM
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:2600 RPM
  • Maximum airflow
    • BioniX P12 A-RGB:76 cfm
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:74 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • BioniX P12 A-RGB:6.7 mmH2O
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:1.42 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • BioniX P12 A-RGB:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:Hydraulic
  • Illumination colour
    • BioniX P12 A-RGB:Red, Green, Blue
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:Multi

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Comparison of BioniX P12 A-RGB, MCPU-X26
51 specifications
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffersComputer caseProcessor
TypeDiffersFanAir cooler
Rotational speed (min)Differs450 RPM800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs3000 RPM2600 RPM
Maximum airflowDiffers76 cfm74 cfm
AirflowKnown for one129 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers6.7 mmH2O1.42 mmH2O
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Hydraulic
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1366 (Socket B), Socket AM5, Socket AM4
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.85 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
Design1 differ
Number of LEDsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourDiffersRed, Green, BlueMulti
LED connector typeKnown for one3-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Base plate materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Fins materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
Starting voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan currentKnown for one0.34 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
LED currentKnown for one0.6 AUnknown — not stated by the source
LED voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC 12V
Rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm122 mm
DepthDiffers120 mm122 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm158 mm
Cable lengthKnown for one0.4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one158 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one124 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one257 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source904 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 x 120 x 25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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