Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC P12 PWM PST CO vs COUGAR Vortex FR

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 9identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Rotational speed (max)
    • P12 PWM PST CO:1800 RPM
    • Vortex FR:1200 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • P12 PWM PST CO:24.5 dB
    • Vortex FR:24.3 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • P12 PWM PST CO:56.3 cfm
    • Vortex FR:36.72 cfm
  • Airflow
    • P12 PWM PST CO:95.65 m³/h
    • Vortex FR:62.36 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • P12 PWM PST CO:2.2 mmH2O
    • Vortex FR:0.78 mmH2O
  • Product colour
    • P12 PWM PST CO:Black
    • Vortex FR:Black, Red
  • Number of fan blades
    • P12 PWM PST CO:5
    • Vortex FR:9
  • Fan connector
    • P12 PWM PST CO:4-pin + 4-pin
    • Vortex FR:4-pin

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Comparison of P12 PWM PST CO, Vortex FR
42 specifications
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationComputer caseComputer case
TypeFanFan
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsNot supportedNot supported
Compatible processor seriesNot supportedNot supported
Rotational speed (min)Known for one200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs1800 RPM1200 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs24.5 dB24.3 dB
Noise levelKnown for one0.3 soneUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers56.3 cfm36.72 cfm
AirflowDiffers95.65 m³/h62.36 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.2 mmH2O0.78 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for oneDual ball bearingUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesDiffers59
Fan connectorDiffers4-pin + 4-pin4-pin
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of LEDsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one0.96 WUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for one3.9 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.08 AUnknown — not stated by the source
LED voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width120 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers120 mm25 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm120 mm
WeightKnown for one145 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one0.4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one27 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one176 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedYesYes
Number of screws44
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-vibration systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fan rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733080Unknown — not stated by the source

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