Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F14 3-Pin fan with standard case vs ARCTIC F14 Silent

Key differences

Rotational speed (max)
- F14 3-Pin fan with standard case:1350 RPM
- F14 Silent:800 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F14 3-Pin fan with standard case:26 dB
- F14 Silent:20 dB
Noise level
- F14 3-Pin fan with standard case:0.5 sone
- F14 Silent:0.08 sone
Maximum airflow
- F14 3-Pin fan with standard case:74 cfm
- F14 Silent:46 cfm
Airflow
- F14 3-Pin fan with standard case:126 m³/h
- F14 Silent:78 m³/h
Product colour
- F14 3-Pin fan with standard case:Black, Blue, White
- F14 Silent:Black, White
Rated current
- F14 3-Pin fan with standard case:0.25 A
- F14 Silent:0.11 A
Depth
- F14 3-Pin fan with standard case:27 mm
- F14 Silent:140 mm

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Comparison of F14, F14 Silent
31 specifications	A ARCTIC F14 3-Pin fan with standard case Model F14 View product	B ARCTIC F14 Silent View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameter	14 cm	14 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	800 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	26 dB	20 dB
Noise levelDiffers	0.5 sone	0.08 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	74 cfm	46 cfm
AirflowDiffers	126 m³/h	78 m³/h
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 RPM
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue, White	Black, White
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Fan connector	3-pin	3-pin
Power1 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.25 A	0.11 A
Starting voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width	140 mm	140 mm
DepthDiffers	27 mm	140 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	27 mm
Weight	180 g	180 g
Cable length	0.4 m	0.4 m
Package width	143 mm	143 mm
Package depth	29 mm	29 mm
Package height	143 mm	143 mm
Package weightDiffers	219 g	215 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source

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