Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra vs FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB

14specifications compared
10differ
4identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 17.32 cfm more maximum airflow than the FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB (71.9 cfm vs 54.58 cfm). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 1.43 mmH2O more maximum air pressure than the FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB (3.3 mmH2O vs 1.87 mmH2O). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 300 RPM more fan speed (max) than the FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB (2300 RPM vs 2000 RPM). Type: Air cooler on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Liquid cooling kit on the FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB. Bearing type: Dual ball bearing on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB) on the FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB.

Type
- Freezer 4U-Altra:Air cooler
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:Liquid cooling kit
Maximum airflow
- Freezer 4U-Altra:71.9 cfm
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:54.58 cfm
Maximum air pressure
- Freezer 4U-Altra:3.3 mmH2O
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:1.87 mmH2O
Bearing type
- Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Fan speed (max)
- Freezer 4U-Altra:2300 RPM
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:2000 RPM
Fan speed (min)
- Freezer 4U-Altra:400 RPM
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:1100 RPM
Number of fans
- Freezer 4U-Altra:2 fan(s)
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:3 fan(s)
Weight
- Freezer 4U-Altra:1.29 kg
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:1.4 kg

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Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, AD36-B
55 specifications	A ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra View product	B FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB Model AD36-B View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
TypeDiffers	Air cooler	Liquid cooling kit
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Ampere Altra	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	0.5 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	71.9 cfm	54.58 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	122.16 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers	3.3 mmH2O	1.87 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffers	Dual ball bearing	Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Differs	2300 RPM	2000 RPM
Fan speed (min)Differs	400 RPM	1100 RPM
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1954, LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Socket AM5, Socket AM4
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.51 mmH2O
Fan noise level (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.7 dB
Fan noise level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 dB
Pump noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2850 RPM
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Number of fansDiffers	2 fan(s)	3 fan(s)
Number of finsKnown for one	57	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one	4-pin + 4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	2.88 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for one	8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.12 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pump power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Pump voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthKnown for one	124 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	156 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	145 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	1.29 kg	1.4 kg
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.3 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	160 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	211 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	141 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	1.5 kg	2.21 kg
Radiator widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39.4 cm
Radiator depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 cm
Radiator heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 cm
Waterblock widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 cm
Waterblock depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 cm
Waterblock heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 cm
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 x 120 x 25 mm
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodDiffers	6 year(s)	3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Thermal pad includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU bracket(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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