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ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra vs Mars Gaming MF-4A Computer case Fan

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 32.9 cfm more maximum airflow than the Mars Gaming MF-4A Computer case Fan (71.9 cfm vs 39 cfm). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 1.27 mmH2O more maximum air pressure than the Mars Gaming MF-4A Computer case Fan (3.3 mmH2O vs 2.03 mmH2O). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 0.29 kg more weight than the Mars Gaming MF-4A Computer case Fan (1.29 kg vs 1 kg). Only the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has pulse-width modulation (PWM) support. Suitable location: Processor on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Computer case on the Mars Gaming MF-4A Computer case Fan.

  • Suitable location
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Processor
    • MF-4A Computer case Fan:Computer case
  • Type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Air cooler
    • MF-4A Computer case Fan:Fan
  • Maximum airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:71.9 cfm
    • MF-4A Computer case Fan:39 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:3.3 mmH2O
    • MF-4A Computer case Fan:2.03 mmH2O
  • Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Yes
    • MF-4A Computer case Fan:No
  • Bearing type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
    • MF-4A Computer case Fan:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
  • Quantity per pack
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:1 pc(s)
    • MF-4A Computer case Fan:4 pc(s)
  • Product colour
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Black
    • MF-4A Computer case Fan:White

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Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, MF-4A
47 specifications
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorComputer case
TypeDiffersAir coolerFan
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 cfm39 cfm
AirflowKnown for one122.16 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers3.3 mmH2O2.03 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportDiffersYesNo
Bearing typeDiffersDual ball bearingFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)4 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 (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 RPM
Fan noise level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
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-pin3-pin
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
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
Pump power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 W
LED voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one124 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one156 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one145 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.29 kg1 kg
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
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Installation instructionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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