Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC P12 PWM PST vs ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised

28specifications compared
16differ
12identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

The ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised has 2 cm more fan diameter than the ARCTIC P12 PWM PST (14 cm vs 12 cm). The ARCTIC P12 PWM PST has 100 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised (1800 RPM vs 1700 RPM). The ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised has 16.5 cfm more maximum airflow than the ARCTIC P12 PWM PST (72.8 cfm vs 56.3 cfm). Product colour: Black, Transparent on the ARCTIC P12 PWM PST, Black on the ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised. Fan connector: 4-pin + 4-pin on the ARCTIC P12 PWM PST, 3-pin on the ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised.

Fan diameter
- P12 PWM PST:12 cm
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:14 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- P12 PWM PST:1800 RPM
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:1700 RPM
Maximum airflow
- P12 PWM PST:56.3 cfm
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:72.8 cfm
Airflow
- P12 PWM PST:95.65 m³/h
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:123.76 m³/h
Product colour
- P12 PWM PST:Black, Transparent
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:Black
Fan connector
- P12 PWM PST:4-pin + 4-pin
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:3-pin
Starting voltage
- P12 PWM PST:3.9 V
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:2.1 V
Rated current
- P12 PWM PST:0.08 A
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:0.15 A

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Comparison of P12 PWM PST, P14
38 specifications	A ARCTIC P12 PWM PST View product	B ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised Model P14 View product
Performance4 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	14 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1800 RPM	1700 RPM
Noise level	0.3 sone	0.3 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	56.3 cfm	72.8 cfm
AirflowDiffers	95.65 m³/h	123.76 m³/h
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	2.2 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.5 dB
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Transparent	Black
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorDiffers	4-pin + 4-pin	3-pin
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	0.96 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageDiffers	3.9 V	2.1 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.08 A	0.15 A
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	140 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	27 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	140 mm
WeightDiffers	145 g	191 g
Cable length	0.4 m	0.4 m
Package widthDiffers	123 mm	143 mm
Package depthDiffers	123 mm	143 mm
Package heightDiffers	27 mm	29 mm
Package weightDiffers	176 g	227 g
Packaging contentidentical
Package type	Box	Box
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screws	4	4
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84733080

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