Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F8 TC vs ARCTIC F9 PWM PST

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • F8 TC:8 cm
    • F9 PWM PST:9.2 cm
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • F8 TC:500 RPM
    • F9 PWM PST:550 RPM
  • Noise level
    • F8 TC:0.3 sone
    • F9 PWM PST:0.4 sone
  • Maximum airflow
    • F8 TC:31 cfm
    • F9 PWM PST:43 cfm
  • Airflow
    • F8 TC:52.7 m³/h
    • F9 PWM PST:73.1 m³/h
  • Bearing type
    • F8 TC:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • F9 PWM PST:Fluid bearing
  • Fan connector
    • F8 TC:3-pin
    • F9 PWM PST:4-pin
  • Width
    • F8 TC:80 mm
    • F9 PWM PST:92 mm

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Comparison of F8 TC, F9 PWM PST
32 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationComputer caseComputer case
TypeFanFan
Fan diameterDiffers8 cm9.2 cm
Supported processor socketsNot supportedNot supported
Compatible processor seriesNot supportedNot supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs500 RPM550 RPM
Rotational speed (max)2000 RPM2000 RPM
Noise levelDiffers0.3 sone0.4 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers31 cfm43 cfm
AirflowDiffers52.7 m³/h73.1 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Fluid bearing
Design1 differ
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan connectorDiffers3-pin4-pin
Poweridentical
Voltage12 V12 V
Rated current0.16 A0.16 A
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm92 mm
Depth25 mm25 mm
HeightDiffers80 mm92 mm
WeightDiffers72 g84 g
Cable length0.4 m0.4 m
Package widthDiffers82.5 mm96 mm
Package depthDiffers26 mm27 mm
Package heightDiffers82.5 mm96 mm
Package weightDiffers92 g107 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedYesYes
Number of screws44
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Differs71.5 x 71.5 mm82.5 x 82.5 mm

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