Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 3-Pin fan with standard case vs ARCTIC F12 PWM PST

Key differences

Rotational speed (min)
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:650 RPM
- F12 PWM PST:230 RPM
Fan connector
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:3-pin
- F12 PWM PST:4-pin
Starting voltage
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:2.7 V
- F12 PWM PST:6 V
Rated current
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:0.24 A
- F12 PWM PST:0.12 A
Depth
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:25 mm
- F12 PWM PST:120 mm
Height
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:120 mm
- F12 PWM PST:25 mm
Weight
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:107 g
- F12 PWM PST:109 g
Package weight
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:127 g
- F12 PWM PST:133 g

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Comparison of F12, F12 PWM PST
31 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 3-Pin fan with standard case Model F12 View product	B ARCTIC F12 PWM PST View product
Performance1 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs	650 RPM	230 RPM
Rotational speed (max)	1350 RPM	1350 RPM
Noise level (high speed)	24.5 dB	24.5 dB
Noise level	0.3 sone	0.3 sone
Maximum airflow	53 cfm	53 cfm
Airflow	90.1 m³/h	90.1 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Fan connectorDiffers	3-pin	4-pin
MaterialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageDiffers	2.7 V	6 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.24 A	0.12 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width	120 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	25 mm
WeightDiffers	107 g	109 g
Cable length	0.4 m	0.4 m
Package width	123 mm	123 mm
Package depth	27 mm	27 mm
Package height	123 mm	123 mm
Package weightDiffers	127 g	133 g
Packaging contentidentical
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screws	4	4
Other featuresidentical
Fan rated voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V

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