Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 3-Pin fan with standard case vs be quiet! SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm

17specifications compared
12differ
5identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:12 cm
- SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm:8 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:1350 RPM
- SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm:1800 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:24.5 dB
- SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm:17.5 dB
Maximum airflow
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:53 cfm
- SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm:24.7 cfm
Airflow
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:90.1 m³/h
- SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm:42 m³/h
Product colour
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:Black, White
- SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm:Black
Width
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:120 mm
- SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm:80 mm
Depth
- F12 3-Pin fan with standard case:25 mm
- SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm:80 mm

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Comparison of F12, SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm
37 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 3-Pin fan with standard case Model F12 View product	B be quiet! SILENT WINGS Pure, 80mm 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
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	650 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	1800 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	24.5 dB	17.5 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	53 cfm	24.7 cfm
AirflowDiffers	90.1 m³/h	42 m³/h
Bearing typeKnown for one	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one	3-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, TÜV, UL
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageKnown for one	2.7 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.24 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.14 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	80 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	25 mm
WeightDiffers	107 g	80 g
Cable lengthDiffers	0.4 m	0.35 m
Package widthKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	127 g	115 g
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	129 x 85 x 35 mm
Compatible chipsetsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3p
Product lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200000 h

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