Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC P12 - Pressure-optimised vs COUGAR Vortex FR

18specifications compared
7differ
11identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The ARCTIC P12 - Pressure-optimised has 600 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the COUGAR Vortex FR (1800 RPM vs 1200 RPM). The ARCTIC P12 - Pressure-optimised has 19.58 cfm more maximum airflow than the COUGAR Vortex FR (56.3 cfm vs 36.72 cfm). The ARCTIC P12 - Pressure-optimised has 33.29 m³/h more airflow than the COUGAR Vortex FR (95.65 m³/h vs 62.36 m³/h). Only the COUGAR Vortex FR has illumination LED. Product colour: Black on the ARCTIC P12 - Pressure-optimised, Black, Red on the COUGAR Vortex FR.

Rotational speed (max)
- P12 - Pressure-optimised:1800 RPM
- Vortex FR:1200 RPM
Maximum airflow
- P12 - Pressure-optimised:56.3 cfm
- Vortex FR:36.72 cfm
Airflow
- P12 - Pressure-optimised:95.65 m³/h
- Vortex FR:62.36 m³/h
Product colour
- P12 - Pressure-optimised:Black
- Vortex FR:Black, Red
Number of fan blades
- P12 - Pressure-optimised:5
- Vortex FR:9
Illumination LED
- P12 - Pressure-optimised:No
- Vortex FR:Yes
Fan connector
- P12 - Pressure-optimised:3-pin
- Vortex FR:4-pin

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Comparison of P12, Vortex FR
40 specifications	A ARCTIC P12 - Pressure-optimised Model P12 View product	B COUGAR Vortex FR View product
Performance3 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1800 RPM	1200 RPM
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	56.3 cfm	36.72 cfm
AirflowDiffers	95.65 m³/h	62.36 m³/h
Bearing typeKnown for one	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.3 dB
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.78 mmH2O
Design4 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesDiffers	5	9
Illumination LEDDiffers	No	Yes
Fan connectorDiffers	3-pin	4-pin
Display typeKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of LEDsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Red
Poweridentical
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for one	2.8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	120 mm	120 mm
Depth	25 mm	25 mm
Height	120 mm	120 mm
WeightKnown for one	139 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	170 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screws	4	4
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-vibration systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fan rated voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84733080	Unknown — not stated by the source

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