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
Number of speedsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Differs	850 RPM	500 RPM
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
Fan connectorDiffers	3-pin	4-pin
Poweridentical
Starting voltageKnown for one	2.6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	71 g	72 g
Package weightDiffers	83 g	89 g
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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