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ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra vs CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 5.84 cfm more maximum airflow than the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra (77.74 cfm vs 71.9 cfm). The CoolBox X12 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 4 mm more width than the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB (124 mm vs 120 mm). Suitable location: Processor on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Computer case on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB. Type: Air cooler on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Fan on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB.

  • Suitable location
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Processor
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Computer case
  • Type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Air cooler
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Fan
  • Maximum airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:71.9 cfm
    • X12 Ring ARGB:77.74 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:3.3 mmH2O
    • X12 Ring ARGB:3.39 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
  • Fan connector
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:4-pin + 4-pin
    • X12 Ring ARGB:4-pin
  • Width
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:124 mm
    • X12 Ring ARGB:120 mm
  • Depth
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:156 mm
    • X12 Ring ARGB:27 mm

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Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, X12 Ring ARGB
49 specifications
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorComputer case
TypeDiffersAir coolerFan
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 cfm77.74 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
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 airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.99 cfm
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
Design1 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 pipesKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Poweridentical
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
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
LED voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers156 mm27 mm
HeightDiffers145 mm125 mm
WeightDiffers1.29 kg205 g
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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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