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ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra vs be quiet! LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 6identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Air cooler
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm:All-in-one liquid cooler
  • Maximum airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:71.9 cfm
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm:61.8 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:122.16 m³/h
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm:105.1 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:3.3 mmH2O
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm:2.51 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm:Rifle bearing
  • Fan speed (max)
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:2300 RPM
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm:2100 RPM
  • Height
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:145 mm
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm:52 mm
  • Weight
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:1.29 kg
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm:1.05 kg

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Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 240mm
68 specifications
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeDiffersAir coolerAll-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAmpere AltraAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Intel® Core™ i9
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.4 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.9 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers71.9 cfm61.8 cfm
AirflowDiffers122.16 m³/h105.1 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers3.3 mmH2O2.51 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersDual ball bearingRifle bearing
Pump connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Differs2300 RPM2100 RPM
Pump motor speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2900 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2900 RPM
Pump motor speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
Noise levelKnown for one0.5 soneUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (min)Known for one400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminum
Base plate materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Number of fans2 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot applicable
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of finsKnown for one57Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one4-pin + 4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Fan power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4 W
Fan currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.17 A
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.88 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for one8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
HeightDiffers145 mm52 mm
Radiator widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 cm
Radiator depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.7 cm
Radiator heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Tube lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 cm
Waterblock widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.19 cm
Waterblock depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.38 cm
Waterblock heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4 cm
WeightDiffers1.29 kg1.05 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 x 120 x 25 mm
Package widthDiffers160 mm205 mm
Package depthDiffers211 mm322 mm
Package heightDiffers141 mm137 mm
Package weightDiffers1.5 kg2.54 kg
WidthKnown for one124 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one156 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, UKCA, RoHS, REACHCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCadmium, Lead, Mercury
Warranty periodDiffers6 year(s)3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal pad includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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