Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman ALPHA2 A24 WHITE vs Zalman ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 13identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Bearing type
    • ALPHA2 A24 WHITE:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
    • ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK:Ceramic bearing
  • Pump motor speed
    • ALPHA2 A24 WHITE:3000 RPM
    • ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK:3300 RPM
  • Product colour
    • ALPHA2 A24 WHITE:White
    • ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK:Black
  • Radiator width
    • ALPHA2 A24 WHITE:12 cm
    • ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK:27.7 cm
  • Radiator depth
    • ALPHA2 A24 WHITE:27.7 cm
    • ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK:12 cm
  • Pump width
    • ALPHA2 A24 WHITE:7.3 cm
    • ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK:7.2 cm
  • Pump depth
    • ALPHA2 A24 WHITE:7.3 cm
    • ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK:7.2 cm
  • Pump height
    • ALPHA2 A24 WHITE:5.73 cm
    • ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK:6.5 cm

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Comparison of ALPHA2 A24 WHITE, ALPHA2 DS A24 BLACK
39 specifications
Performance3 differ
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Bearing typeDiffersHydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)Ceramic bearing
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Coolant capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.25 L
Pump motor speedDiffers3000 RPM3300 RPM
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump connectorKnown for one3-pin + 9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Copper, Polycarbonate (PC)
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Base plate materialKnown for oneCopperUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Fan power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.36 W
Pump power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4 W
Fan currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.28 A
Pump voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 A
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Radiator widthDiffers12 cm27.7 cm
Radiator depthDiffers27.7 cm12 cm
Pump widthDiffers7.3 cm7.2 cm
Pump depthDiffers7.3 cm7.2 cm
Pump heightDiffers5.73 cm6.5 cm
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 120 x 26 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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