Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra vs FSP AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

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

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

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Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, AD36-W
55 specifications	A ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra View product	B FSP AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB Model AD36-W View product
Performance6 differ
TypeDiffers	Air cooler	Liquid cooling kit
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)
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
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
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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