Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra vs CoolBox H6 Ring ARGB

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The CoolBox H6 Ring ARGB has 10.1 cfm more maximum airflow than the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra (82 cfm vs 71.9 cfm). The CoolBox H6 Ring ARGB has 0.09 mmH2O more maximum air pressure than the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra (3.39 mmH2O vs 3.3 mmH2O). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 2 more heat pipes than the CoolBox H6 Ring ARGB (8 vs 6). Bearing type: Dual ball bearing on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) on the CoolBox H6 Ring ARGB. Fan connector: 4-pin + 4-pin on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, 4-pin on the CoolBox H6 Ring ARGB.

  • Maximum airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:71.9 cfm
    • H6 Ring ARGB:82 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:3.3 mmH2O
    • H6 Ring ARGB:3.39 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
    • H6 Ring ARGB:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:8
    • H6 Ring ARGB:6
  • Fan connector
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:4-pin + 4-pin
    • H6 Ring ARGB:4-pin
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:2.88 W
    • H6 Ring ARGB:2.76 W
  • Width
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:124 mm
    • H6 Ring ARGB:126 mm
  • Depth
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:156 mm
    • H6 Ring ARGB:76 mm

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Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, H6 Ring ARGB
52 specifications
Performance3 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeAir coolerAir cooler
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAmpere AltraUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one0.5 soneUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers71.9 cfm82 cfm
AirflowKnown for one122.16 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers3.3 mmH2O3.39 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffersDual ball bearingFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Known for one2300 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (min)Known for one400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM3, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.2 dB
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.44 mmH2O
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70000 h
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansKnown for one2 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of finsKnown for one57Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesDiffers86
Fan connectorDiffers4-pin + 4-pin4-pin
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
LED connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-pin
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.88 W2.76 W
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
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Maximum currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.23 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm126 mm
DepthDiffers156 mm76 mm
HeightDiffers145 mm153 mm
WeightDiffers1.29 kg662 g
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable lengthKnown for one0.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one211 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one141 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 x 27 x 125 mm
Fan weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source205 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCA, RoHS, REACHUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one6 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Thermal pad includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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