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ARCTIC F8 Silent vs Tacens AURA PRO II 12cm

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • F8 Silent:8 cm
    • AURA PRO II 12cm:12 cm
  • Number of speeds
    • F8 Silent:3
    • AURA PRO II 12cm:2
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • F8 Silent:400 RPM
    • AURA PRO II 12cm:550 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • F8 Silent:1200 RPM
    • AURA PRO II 12cm:1500 RPM
  • Maximum airflow
    • F8 Silent:15.1 cfm
    • AURA PRO II 12cm:48.8 cfm
  • Width
    • F8 Silent:80 mm
    • AURA PRO II 12cm:120 mm
  • Depth
    • F8 Silent:80 mm
    • AURA PRO II 12cm:120 mm
  • Weight
    • F8 Silent:71 g
    • AURA PRO II 12cm:109.1 g

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Comparison of F8 Silent, AURA PRO II 12cm
37 specifications
Performance5 differ
Fan diameterDiffers8 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of speedsDiffers32
Rotational speed (min)Differs400 RPM550 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs1200 RPM1500 RPM
Noise levelKnown for one0.08 soneUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers15.1 cfm48.8 cfm
AirflowKnown for one25.7 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for oneFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.28 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.71 mmH2O
Maximum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.18 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100000 h
Designidentical
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one3-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
VoltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.053 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers80 mm120 mm
WeightDiffers71 g109.1 g
Package widthKnown for one82.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one82.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one83 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one71.5 x 71.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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