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be quiet! Silent Loop 3 240 mm vs Zalman CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 12identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Silent Loop 3 240 mm:All-in-one liquid cooler
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:Fan
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Silent Loop 3 240 mm:36.9 dB
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:29.7 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Silent Loop 3 240 mm:76.7 cfm
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:69.12 cfm
  • Bearing type
    • Silent Loop 3 240 mm:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
  • Number of fans
    • Silent Loop 3 240 mm:2 fan(s)
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:1 fan(s)
  • Width
    • Silent Loop 3 240 mm:120 mm
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:122 mm
  • Depth
    • Silent Loop 3 240 mm:52 mm
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:77 mm
  • Height
    • Silent Loop 3 240 mm:277 mm
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:157 mm

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Comparison of Silent Loop 3 240 mm, CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK
72 specifications
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeDiffersAll-in-one liquid coolerFan
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5LGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Noise level (low speed)Known for one18.7 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs36.9 dB29.7 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers76.7 cfm69.12 cfm
AirflowKnown for one130.3 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one3.96 mmH2OUnknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Pump connectorKnown for one4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Known for one2500 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speedKnown for one3500 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one3500 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speed (min)Known for one1700 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for one300000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 RPM
Fan static pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.01 mmH2O
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneAluminumUnknown — not stated by the source
Base plate materialKnown for oneCopperUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Illumination LEDYesYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
LED connector type3-pin3-pin
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Display typeKnown for oneNot applicableUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Copper
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Poweridentical
Fan power consumptionKnown for one3.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan currentKnown for one0.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
LED voltage5 V5 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.36 W
Rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.28 A
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm122 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm77 mm
HeightDiffers277 mm157 mm
Radiator widthKnown for one12 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator depthKnown for one27.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator heightKnown for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Tube lengthKnown for one40 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock widthKnown for one8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock depthKnown for one5.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock heightKnown for one9.35 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.38 kg710 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 26 mm
Cable lengthKnown for one0.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one321 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneTrimanUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU bracket(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of clipsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseYesYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one28.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one65.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one50.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one20.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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