Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 PWM vs ARCTIC F8 PWM

26specifications compared
13differ
13identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- F12 PWM:12 cm
- F8 PWM:8 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F12 PWM:600 RPM
- F8 PWM:300 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- F12 PWM:1350 RPM
- F8 PWM:2000 RPM
Maximum airflow
- F12 PWM:53 cfm
- F8 PWM:31 cfm
Airflow
- F12 PWM:90.1 m³/h
- F8 PWM:52.7 m³/h
Rated current
- F12 PWM:0.24 A
- F8 PWM:0.09 A
Width
- F12 PWM:120 mm
- F8 PWM:80 mm
Depth
- F12 PWM:120 mm
- F8 PWM:25 mm

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Comparison of F12 PWM, F8 PWM
33 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 PWM View product	B ARCTIC F8 PWM View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	8 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs	600 RPM	300 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	24.5 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level	0.3 sone	0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	53 cfm	31 cfm
AirflowDiffers	90.1 m³/h	52.7 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Power1 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageKnown for one	6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers	0.24 A	0.09 A
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	80 mm
WeightDiffers	105 g	71 g
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	123 mm	82.5 mm
Package depthDiffers	27 mm	26 mm
Package heightDiffers	123 mm	82.5 mm
Package weightKnown for one	137 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package type	Box	Box
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screws	4	4
Other featuresidentical
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71.5 x 71.5 mm

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