Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 PWM PST CO vs Zalman CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler

14specifications compared
12differ
2identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- F12 PWM PST CO:Computer case
- CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler:Processor
Type
- F12 PWM PST CO:Fan
- CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler:Cooler
Fan diameter
- F12 PWM PST CO:12 cm
- CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler:14 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F12 PWM PST CO:600 RPM
- CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler:950 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F12 PWM PST CO:24.5 dB
- CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler:21 dB
Product colour
- F12 PWM PST CO:Black
- CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler:Grey
Width
- F12 PWM PST CO:120 mm
- CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler:126 mm
Depth
- F12 PWM PST CO:25 mm
- CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler:140 mm

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Comparison of F12 PWM PST CO, CNPS14X
32 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 PWM PST CO View product	B Zalman CNPS14X computer cooling system Processor Cooler Model CNPS14X View product
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	Cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	14 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Not supported	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Not supported	Intel® Celeron® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core, AMD Phenom, AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
Rotational speed (min)Differs	600 RPM	950 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	24.5 dB	21 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowKnown for one	74 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirflowKnown for one	126 m³/h	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
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 150 °C
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Fan connectorKnown for one	4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.3 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	126 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	140 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	159.3 mm
WeightDiffers	109 g	875 g
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	141 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one	105 x 105 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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