Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Fan 12 L vs Zalman CNPS10X Extreme

7specifications compared
6differ
1identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Fan 12 L:Computer case
- CNPS10X Extreme:Processor
Type
- Fan 12 L:Fan
- CNPS10X Extreme:Cooler
Rotational speed (max)
- Fan 12 L:1000 RPM
- CNPS10X Extreme:2150 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- Fan 12 L:20 dB
- CNPS10X Extreme:39 dB
Material
- Fan 12 L:Plastic
- CNPS10X Extreme:Aluminium, Cooper
Weight
- Fan 12 L:126 g
- CNPS10X Extreme:920 g

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Comparison of Fan 12 L, CNPS10X Extreme
27 specifications	A ARCTIC Fan 12 L View product	B Zalman CNPS10X Extreme View product
Performance4 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	Cooler
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1, Socket FM2
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1000 RPM	2150 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	20 dB	39 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000 h
Maximum airflowKnown for one	37 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
MaterialDiffers	Plastic	Aluminium, Cooper
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one	3-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	126 g	920 g
WidthKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	38.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Bearing technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Double ball bearing
Other featuresidentical
Speed detectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-Pin
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 x 135 x 160 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12V
Rotational speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2150 RPM
Poweridentical
Rated currentKnown for one	0.15 A	Unknown — not stated by the source

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