Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 3-Pin fan with standard case vs ARCTIC F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case

28specifications compared
14differ
14identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:12 cm
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:8 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:650 RPM
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:850 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:1350 RPM
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:2000 RPM
Maximum airflow
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:53 cfm
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:31 cfm
Airflow
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:90.1 m³/h
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:52.7 m³/h
Starting voltage
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:2.7 V
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:2.6 V
Rated current
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:0.24 A
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:0.16 A
Width
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:120 mm
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:80 mm

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Comparison of F12, F8
35 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 3-Pin fan with standard case Model F12 View product	B ARCTIC F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case Model F8 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
Number of speedsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Rotational speed (min)Differs	650 RPM	850 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise level	0.3 sone	0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	53 cfm	31 cfm
AirflowDiffers	90.1 m³/h	52.7 m³/h
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
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Fan connector	3-pin	3-pin
Power2 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageDiffers	2.7 V	2.6 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.24 A	0.16 A
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
Depth	25 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
WeightDiffers	107 g	71 g
Cable length	0.4 m	0.4 m
Package widthDiffers	123 mm	82.5 mm
Package depthDiffers	27 mm	26 mm
Package heightDiffers	123 mm	82.5 mm
Package weightDiffers	127 g	83 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Speed detectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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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