Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F9 PWM PST CO vs Zalman CNPS10X Optima

14specifications compared
13differ
1identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- F9 PWM PST CO:Computer case
- CNPS10X Optima:Processor
Type
- F9 PWM PST CO:Fan
- CNPS10X Optima:Cooler
Fan diameter
- F9 PWM PST CO:9.2 cm
- CNPS10X Optima:12 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F9 PWM PST CO:550 RPM
- CNPS10X Optima:1000 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- F9 PWM PST CO:1800 RPM
- CNPS10X Optima:1700 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F9 PWM PST CO:25 dB
- CNPS10X Optima:28 dB
Width
- F9 PWM PST CO:92 mm
- CNPS10X Optima:85 mm
Depth
- F9 PWM PST CO:25 mm
- CNPS10X Optima:132 mm

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Comparison of F9 PWM PST CO, CNPS10X Optima
32 specifications	A ARCTIC F9 PWM PST CO View product	B Zalman CNPS10X Optima View product
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	Cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	9.2 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Not supported	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Not supported	Intel® Celeron® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core, AMD Phenom, AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
Rotational speed (min)Differs	550 RPM	1000 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1800 RPM	1700 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	25 dB	28 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	0.4 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowKnown for one	43 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirflowKnown for one	73.1 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Ball bearing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one	4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentKnown for one	0.16 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	92 mm	85 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	132 mm
HeightDiffers	92 mm	152 mm
WeightDiffers	85 g	630 g
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	96 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	96 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	108 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Bearing technologyDiffers	Double ball bearing	FSB
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one	82.5 x 82.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84733080	Unknown — not stated by the source

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