Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC P9 Silent vs be quiet! Silent Loop 3 240 mm

23specifications compared
17differ
6identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- P9 Silent:Computer case
- Silent Loop 3 240 mm:Processor
Type
- P9 Silent:Fan
- Silent Loop 3 240 mm:All-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameter
- P9 Silent:9.2 cm
- Silent Loop 3 240 mm:12 cm
Maximum airflow
- P9 Silent:23.96 cfm
- Silent Loop 3 240 mm:76.7 cfm
Airflow
- P9 Silent:40.7 m³/h
- Silent Loop 3 240 mm:130.3 m³/h
Fan speed (max)
- P9 Silent:1900 RPM
- Silent Loop 3 240 mm:2500 RPM
Number of fans
- P9 Silent:1 fan(s)
- Silent Loop 3 240 mm:2 fan(s)
Illumination LED
- P9 Silent:No
- Silent Loop 3 240 mm:Yes

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Comparison of P9 Silent, Silent Loop 3 240 mm
65 specifications	A ARCTIC P9 Silent View product	B be quiet! Silent Loop 3 240 mm View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	All-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	9.2 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.7 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36.9 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers	23.96 cfm	76.7 cfm
AirflowDiffers	40.7 m³/h	130.3 m³/h
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.96 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Pump connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Differs	1900 RPM	2500 RPM
Pump motor speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3500 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3500 RPM
Pump motor speed (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1700 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300000 h
Fan static pressureKnown for one	1.32 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Radiator materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminum
Base plate materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Copper
Number of fansDiffers	1 fan(s)	2 fan(s)
Illumination LEDDiffers	No	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
LED connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-pin
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
Display type	Not applicable	Not applicable
Power1 differ
Fan power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 W
Fan currentDiffers	0.08 A	0.3 A
Fan voltage	12 V	12 V
LED voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Starting voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 mm
HeightDiffers	92 mm	277 mm
Radiator widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 cm
Radiator depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.7 cm
Radiator heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 cm
Tube lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 cm
Waterblock widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 cm
Waterblock depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.6 cm
Waterblock heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.35 cm
WeightDiffers	101 g	1.38 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	92 x 92 x 25 mm	120 x 120 x 25 mm
Cable lengthDiffers	0.4 m	0.5 m
Package widthDiffers	96 mm	240 mm
Package depthDiffers	96 mm	321 mm
Package heightDiffers	27 mm	140 mm
Package weightDiffers	120 g	2.4 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Triman
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Package type	Box	Box
Mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU bracket(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28.6 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65.8 cm
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50.8 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.5 kg

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