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ARCTIC F12 Silent vs Zalman ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 3identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Suitable location
    • F12 Silent:Processor
    • ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:Computer case
  • Type
    • F12 Silent:Cooler
    • ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:Fan
  • Fan diameter
    • F12 Silent:12 cm
    • ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:14 cm
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • F12 Silent:270 RPM
    • ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:600 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • F12 Silent:800 RPM
    • ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:1200 RPM
  • Maximum airflow
    • F12 Silent:37 cfm
    • ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:63 cfm
  • Weight
    • F12 Silent:107 g
    • ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:159 g

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Comparison of F12 Silent, ZM-DF14
35 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorComputer case
TypeDiffersCoolerFan
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm14 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Differs270 RPM600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs800 RPM1200 RPM
Noise levelKnown for one0.08 soneUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers37 cfm63 cfm
AirflowKnown for one62.9 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for oneFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 dB
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one3-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlue
Poweridentical
Voltage12 V12 V
Starting voltageKnown for one4 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.071 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers107 g159 g
Cable lengthKnown for one0.4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one27 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one127 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 x 140 x 27 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source

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