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ARCTIC Freezer 36-S vs ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 3 more fins than the ARCTIC Freezer 36-S (57 vs 54). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 4 more heat pipes than the ARCTIC Freezer 36-S (8 vs 4). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 36 mm more width than the ARCTIC Freezer 36-S (124 mm vs 88 mm). Bearing type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) on the ARCTIC Freezer 36-S, Dual ball bearing on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra. Product colour: Black, Stainless steel on the ARCTIC Freezer 36-S, Black on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra.

  • Bearing type
    • Freezer 36-S:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
  • Product colour
    • Freezer 36-S:Black, Stainless steel
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Black
  • Number of fans
    • Freezer 36-S:1 fan(s)
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:2 fan(s)
  • Number of fins
    • Freezer 36-S:54
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:57
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Freezer 36-S:4
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:8
  • Fan connector
    • Freezer 36-S:4-pin
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:4-pin + 4-pin
  • Width
    • Freezer 36-S:88 mm
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:124 mm
  • Depth
    • Freezer 36-S:126 mm
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:156 mm

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Comparison of Freezer 36-S, Freezer 4U-Altra
46 specifications
Performance1 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeAir coolerAir cooler
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmpere Altra
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 sone
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71.9 cfm
AirflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122.16 m³/h
Maximum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Dual ball bearing
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2300 RPM
Fan speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 RPM
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 1851, LGA 1700, Socket AM5, Socket AM4Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for one600 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Known for one3000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Design5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Number of finsDiffers5457
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Number of heat pipesDiffers48
Fan connectorDiffers4-pin4-pin + 4-pin
Illumination LEDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneNot applicableUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.88 W
Rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Starting voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 V
Rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 A
Fan currentKnown for one0.33 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WidthDiffers88 mm124 mm
DepthDiffers126 mm156 mm
HeightDiffers156 mm145 mm
WeightDiffers685 g1.29 kg
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable lengthDiffers0.2 m0.3 m
Package widthDiffers170 mm160 mm
Package depthDiffers195 mm211 mm
Package heightDiffers116 mm141 mm
Package weightDiffers990 g1.5 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one120 x 120 x 25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fins thicknessKnown for one0.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Thermal pad includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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