Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case vs ARCTIC F9 PWM PST

30specifications compared
15differ
15identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:8 cm
- F9 PWM PST:9.2 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:850 RPM
- F9 PWM PST:550 RPM
Noise level
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:0.3 sone
- F9 PWM PST:0.4 sone
Maximum airflow
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:31 cfm
- F9 PWM PST:43 cfm
Airflow
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:52.7 m³/h
- F9 PWM PST:73.1 m³/h
Bearing type
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
- F9 PWM PST:Fluid bearing
Fan connector
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:3-pin
- F9 PWM PST:4-pin
Width
- F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case:80 mm
- F9 PWM PST:92 mm

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Comparison of F8, F9 PWM PST
35 specifications	A ARCTIC F8 - 3-Pin fan with standard case Model F8 View product	B ARCTIC F9 PWM PST View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	8 cm	9.2 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	550 RPM
Rotational speed (max)	2000 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise levelDiffers	0.3 sone	0.4 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	31 cfm	43 cfm
AirflowDiffers	52.7 m³/h	73.1 m³/h
Bearing typeDiffers	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid bearing
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	92 mm
Depth	25 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	80 mm	92 mm
WeightDiffers	71 g	84 g
Cable length	0.4 m	0.4 m
Package widthDiffers	82.5 mm	96 mm
Package depthDiffers	26 mm	27 mm
Package heightDiffers	82.5 mm	96 mm
Package weightDiffers	83 g	107 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 screws	4	4
Other features1 differ
Speed detectionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Differs	71.5 x 71.5 mm	82.5 x 82.5 mm

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