Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 Silent vs ARCTIC F8 Silent

27specifications compared
16differ
11identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- F12 Silent:Processor
- F8 Silent:Computer case
Type
- F12 Silent:Cooler
- F8 Silent:Fan
Fan diameter
- F12 Silent:12 cm
- F8 Silent:8 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F12 Silent:270 RPM
- F8 Silent:400 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- F12 Silent:800 RPM
- F8 Silent:1200 RPM
Maximum airflow
- F12 Silent:37 cfm
- F8 Silent:15.1 cfm
Airflow
- F12 Silent:62.9 m³/h
- F8 Silent:25.7 m³/h
Rated current
- F12 Silent:0.071 A
- F8 Silent:0.053 A

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Comparison of F12 Silent, F8 Silent
33 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 Silent View product	B ARCTIC F8 Silent View product
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	8 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Number of speedsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Rotational speed (min)Differs	270 RPM	400 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	800 RPM	1200 RPM
Noise level	0.08 sone	0.08 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	37 cfm	15.1 cfm
AirflowDiffers	62.9 m³/h	25.7 m³/h
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Fan connector	3-pin	3-pin
Power1 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.071 A	0.053 A
Starting voltageKnown for one	4 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	80 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	25 mm
WeightDiffers	107 g	71 g
Package widthDiffers	123 mm	82.5 mm
Package depthDiffers	27 mm	82.5 mm
Package heightDiffers	123 mm	26 mm
Package weightDiffers	127 g	83 g
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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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