Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler vs CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 400 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler (2400 RPM vs 2000 RPM). The CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler has 1.1 dB more noise level (low speed) than the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB (20 dB vs 18.9 dB). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 7.2 dB more noise level (high speed) than the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler (40.2 dB vs 33 dB). Suitable location: Processor on the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler, Computer case on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB. Type: Air cooler on the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler, Fan on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB.

  • Suitable location
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:Processor
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Computer case
  • Type
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:Air cooler
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Fan
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:2000 RPM
    • X12 Ring ARGB:2400 RPM
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:20 dB
    • X12 Ring ARGB:18.9 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:33 dB
    • X12 Ring ARGB:40.2 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:82 cfm
    • X12 Ring ARGB:77.74 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:3.1 mmH2O
    • X12 Ring ARGB:3.39 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:Dual ball bearing
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)

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Comparison of H6, X12 Ring ARGB
33 specifications
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorComputer case
TypeDiffersAir coolerFan
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM3, Socket AM4, Socket AM5Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)800 RPM800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs2000 RPM2400 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs20 dB18.9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs33 dB40.2 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers82 cfm77.74 cfm
Maximum air pressureDiffers3.1 mmH2O3.39 mmH2O
Bearing typeDiffersDual ball bearingFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Differs80000 h70000 h
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.99 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.44 mmH2O
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fan blades77
Number of heat pipesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
LED connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-pin
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Voltage12 V12 V
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one240 WUnknown — not stated by the source
LED voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers126 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers76 mm27 mm
HeightDiffers153 mm125 mm
WeightDiffers602 g205 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one120 x 25 x 120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan weightKnown for one145 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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