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CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB vs Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 4identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 100 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler (2400 RPM vs 2300 RPM). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 9.9 dB more noise level (low speed) than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler (18.9 dB vs 9 dB). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 14.2 dB more noise level (high speed) than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler (40.2 dB vs 26 dB). Only the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has illumination LED. Suitable location: Computer case on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB, Processor on the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler.

  • Suitable location
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Computer case
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:Processor
  • Type
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Fan
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:Air cooler
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • X12 Ring ARGB:2400 RPM
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:2300 RPM
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • X12 Ring ARGB:18.9 dB
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:9 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • X12 Ring ARGB:40.2 dB
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:26 dB
  • Minimum airflow (imperial)
    • X12 Ring ARGB:27.99 cfm
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:30 cfm
  • Maximum airflow
    • X12 Ring ARGB:77.74 cfm
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:72 cfm
  • Minimum air pressure
    • X12 Ring ARGB:0.44 mmH2O
    • MCPU-X26PRO Processor Air cooler:0.85 mmH2O

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Comparison of X12 Ring ARGB, MCPU-X26PRO
37 specifications
Performance10 differ
Suitable locationDiffersComputer caseProcessor
TypeDiffersFanAir cooler
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1366 (Socket B), Socket AM5, Socket AM4
Rotational speed (max)Differs2400 RPM2300 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs18.9 dB9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs40.2 dB26 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Differs27.99 cfm30 cfm
Maximum airflowDiffers77.74 cfm72 cfm
Minimum air pressureDiffers0.44 mmH2O0.85 mmH2O
Maximum air pressureDiffers3.39 mmH2O1.4 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Hydraulic
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for one70000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Base plate materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Fins materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Illumination LEDDiffersYesNo
Number of fan bladesKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
LED connector typeKnown for one3-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
VoltageDiffers12 VDC 12V
Rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 W
LED voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm122 mm
DepthDiffers27 mm122 mm
HeightDiffers125 mm158 mm
WeightDiffers205 g904 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 x 120 x 25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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