Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB vs XPG MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler

20specifications compared
9differ
11identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 300 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the XPG MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler (2400 RPM vs 2100 RPM). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 18.76 dB more noise level (high speed) than the XPG MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler (40.2 dB vs 21.44 dB). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 2.25 cfm more maximum airflow than the XPG MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler (77.74 cfm vs 75.49 cfm). Suitable location: Computer case on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB, Processor on the XPG MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler. Type: Fan on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB, Air cooler on the XPG MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler.

Suitable location
- X12 Ring ARGB:Computer case
- MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler:Processor
Type
- X12 Ring ARGB:Fan
- MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler:Air cooler
Rotational speed (max)
- X12 Ring ARGB:2400 RPM
- MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler:2100 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- X12 Ring ARGB:40.2 dB
- MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler:21.44 dB
Maximum airflow
- X12 Ring ARGB:77.74 cfm
- MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler:75.49 cfm
Maximum air pressure
- X12 Ring ARGB:3.39 mmH2O
- MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler:2.78 mmH2O
Depth
- X12 Ring ARGB:27 mm
- MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler:69 mm
Height
- X12 Ring ARGB:125 mm
- MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler:149 mm

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Comparison of X12 Ring ARGB, MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW
30 specifications	A CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB View product	B XPG MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW Processor Air cooler Model MAESTRO42SA-BKCWW View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	Air cooler
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Rotational speed (min)	800 RPM	800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2400 RPM	2100 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	18.9 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs	40.2 dB	21.44 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one	27.99 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	77.74 cfm	75.49 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	0.44 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers	3.39 mmH2O	2.78 mmH2O
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for one	70000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Number of fan bladesKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LED	Yes	Yes
Illumination colour	Multi	Multi
LED connector type	3-pin	3-pin
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
Fins materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Poweridentical
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED voltage	5 V	5 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width	120 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	27 mm	69 mm
HeightDiffers	125 mm	149 mm
WeightDiffers	205 g	700 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 x 120 x 25 mm

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