Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra vs Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler

Add a product
  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler has 0.1 cfm more maximum airflow than the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra (72 cfm vs 71.9 cfm). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 1.9 mmH2O more maximum air pressure than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler (3.3 mmH2O vs 1.4 mmH2O). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 2 more heat pipes than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler (8 vs 6). Bearing type: Dual ball bearing on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Hydraulic on the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler. Product colour: Black on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, White on the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler.

  • Maximum airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:71.9 cfm
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:72 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:3.3 mmH2O
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:1.4 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:Hydraulic
  • Product colour
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Black
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:White
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:8
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:6
  • Fan connector
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:4-pin + 4-pin
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:4-pin
  • Rated current
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:0.12 A
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:0.5 A
  • Width
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:124 mm
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:122 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, MCPU-X26PRO
50 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 cfm72 cfm
AirflowKnown for one122.16 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers3.3 mmH2O1.4 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersDual ball bearingHydraulic
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 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1366 (Socket B), Socket AM5, Socket AM4
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2300 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.85 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Number of fans2 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Number of finsKnown for one57Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Number of heat pipesDiffers86
Fan connectorDiffers4-pin + 4-pin4-pin
Base plate materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
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 currentDiffers0.12 A0.5 A
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC 12V
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm122 mm
DepthDiffers156 mm122 mm
HeightDiffers145 mm158 mm
WeightDiffers1.29 kg904 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
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 x 120 x 25 mm
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
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More computer cooling system comparisons

All computer cooling system comparisons