Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 PWM vs ARCTIC F9 PWM

29specifications compared
15differ
14identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- F12 PWM:12 cm
- F9 PWM:9.2 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F12 PWM:600 RPM
- F9 PWM:150 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- F12 PWM:1350 RPM
- F9 PWM:1800 RPM
Noise level
- F12 PWM:0.3 sone
- F9 PWM:0.4 sone
Maximum airflow
- F12 PWM:53 cfm
- F9 PWM:43 cfm
Airflow
- F12 PWM:90.1 m³/h
- F9 PWM:73.1 m³/h
Starting voltage
- F12 PWM:6 V
- F9 PWM:8.5 V
Rated current
- F12 PWM:0.24 A
- F9 PWM:0.09 A

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Comparison of F12 PWM, F9 PWM
34 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 PWM View product	B ARCTIC F9 PWM View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	9.2 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs	600 RPM	150 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	1800 RPM
Noise levelDiffers	0.3 sone	0.4 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	53 cfm	43 cfm
AirflowDiffers	90.1 m³/h	73.1 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	24.5 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
Power2 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageDiffers	6 V	8.5 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.24 A	0.09 A
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	92 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	92 mm
WeightDiffers	105 g	82 g
Cable length	0.4 m	0.4 m
Package widthDiffers	123 mm	96 mm
Package depth	27 mm	27 mm
Package heightDiffers	123 mm	96 mm
Package weightDiffers	137 g	95 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
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	82.5 x 82.5 mm

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