Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

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

27specifications compared
15differ
12identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:12 cm
- F8 PWM PST:8 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:650 RPM
- F8 PWM PST:500 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:1350 RPM
- F8 PWM PST:2000 RPM
Maximum airflow
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:53 cfm
- F8 PWM PST:31 cfm
Airflow
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:90.1 m³/h
- F8 PWM PST:52.7 m³/h
Bearing type
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
- F8 PWM PST:Fluid bearing
Fan connector
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:3-pin
- F8 PWM PST:4-pin
Rated current
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:0.24 A
- F8 PWM PST:0.16 A

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Comparison of F12, F8 PWM PST
34 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 3-Pin fan with standard case Model F12 View product	B ARCTIC F8 PWM PST View product
Performance6 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
Rotational speed (min)Differs	650 RPM	500 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise level (high speed)	24.5 dB	24.5 dB
Noise level	0.3 sone	0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	53 cfm	31 cfm
AirflowDiffers	90.1 m³/h	52.7 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bearing typeDiffers	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid bearing
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Fan connectorDiffers	3-pin	4-pin
Power1 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.24 A	0.16 A
Starting voltageKnown for one	2.7 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
Depth	25 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
WeightDiffers	107 g	72 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	89 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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