Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F14 PWM vs be quiet! Pure Rock Slim

25specifications compared
20differ
5identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- F14 PWM:Computer case
- Pure Rock Slim:Processor
Type
- F14 PWM:Fan
- Pure Rock Slim:Cooler
Fan diameter
- F14 PWM:14 cm
- Pure Rock Slim:9.2 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- F14 PWM:1350 RPM
- Pure Rock Slim:2000 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F14 PWM:24.5 dB
- Pure Rock Slim:25.4 dB
Maximum airflow
- F14 PWM:74 cfm
- Pure Rock Slim:35.14 cfm
Airflow
- F14 PWM:126 m³/h
- Pure Rock Slim:59.38 m³/h
Bearing type
- F14 PWM:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
- Pure Rock Slim:Sleeve bearing

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Comparison of F14 PWM, Pure Rock Slim
43 specifications	A ARCTIC F14 PWM View product	B be quiet! Pure Rock Slim View product
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	Cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	14 cm	9.2 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Not supported	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Socket AM2+, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2+
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.1 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	24.5 dB	25.4 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers	74 cfm	35.14 cfm
AirflowDiffers	126 m³/h	59.38 m³/h
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.67 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Bearing typeDiffers	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Sleeve bearing
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80000 h
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black, Copper, Silver
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium, Copper
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Number of finsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33
Fins materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
Power1 differ
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.84 W
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.11 A	0.32 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
Starting voltageKnown for one	6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	97 mm
DepthDiffers	27 mm	81.8 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	124.8 mm
WeightDiffers	180 g	358 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	92 x 92 x 25 mm
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 mm
Cable lengthDiffers	0.4 m	0.22 m
Package widthDiffers	143 mm	124 mm
Package depthDiffers	29 mm	159 mm
Package heightDiffers	143 mm	159 mm
Package weightDiffers	215 g	580 g
Packaging contentidentical
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	97 x 56.2 x 124.8 mm
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source

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