Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case vs ARCTIC F8 PWM PST

29specifications compared
5differ
24identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Rotational speed (min)
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:850 RPM
- F8 PWM PST:500 RPM
Bearing type
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
- F8 PWM PST:Fluid bearing
Fan connector
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:3-pin
- F8 PWM PST:4-pin
Weight
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:71 g
- F8 PWM PST:72 g
Package weight
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:83 g
- F8 PWM PST:89 g

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Comparison of F8, F8 PWM PST
37 specifications	A ARCTIC F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case Model F8 View product	B ARCTIC F8 PWM PST View product
Performance2 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameter	8 cm	8 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Number of speedsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Differs	850 RPM	500 RPM
Rotational speed (max)	2000 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise level	0.3 sone	0.3 sone
Maximum airflow	31 cfm	31 cfm
Airflow	52.7 m³/h	52.7 m³/h
Bearing typeDiffers	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid bearing
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.5 dB
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Fan connectorDiffers	3-pin	4-pin
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageKnown for one	2.6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated current	0.16 A	0.16 A
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width	80 mm	80 mm
Depth	25 mm	25 mm
Height	80 mm	80 mm
WeightDiffers	71 g	72 g
Cable length	0.4 m	0.4 m
Package width	82.5 mm	82.5 mm
Package depth	26 mm	26 mm
Package height	82.5 mm	82.5 mm
Package weightDiffers	83 g	89 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Speed detectionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)	71.5 x 71.5 mm	71.5 x 71.5 mm

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