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Zalman ALPHA2 A36 BLACK vs Zalman Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan noise level (max)
    • ALPHA2 A36 BLACK:29.7 dB
    • Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE:28 dB
  • Fan speed (max)
    • ALPHA2 A36 BLACK:2000 RPM
    • Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE:1800 RPM
  • Fan speed (min)
    • ALPHA2 A36 BLACK:600 RPM
    • Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE:700 RPM
  • Product colour
    • ALPHA2 A36 BLACK:Black
    • Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE:White
  • Radiator width
    • ALPHA2 A36 BLACK:12 cm
    • Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE:27.8 cm
  • Radiator depth
    • ALPHA2 A36 BLACK:39.7 cm
    • Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE:12 cm
  • Pump width
    • ALPHA2 A36 BLACK:7.3 cm
    • Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE:8.2 cm
  • Pump depth
    • ALPHA2 A36 BLACK:7.3 cm
    • Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE:8.2 cm

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Comparison of ALPHA2 A36 BLACK, Reserator5 Z24 ARGB WHITE
41 specifications
Performance4 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeAll-in-one liquid coolerAll-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 cm
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 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Maximum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.43 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Fan noise level (max)Differs29.7 dB28 dB
Fan bearing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHydro bearing
Pump bearing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeramic bearing
Fan speed (max)Differs2000 RPM1800 RPM
Fan speed (min)Differs600 RPM700 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 RPM
Pump motor speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Bearing typeKnown for oneHydraulicUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speedKnown for one3000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePolypropylene carbonate (PPC), Polystyrene (PS)
Radiator materialAluminumAluminum
Base plate materialCopperCopper
Fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Number of fansKnown for one3 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 W
Rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Fan power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 W
Pump power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 W
Fan currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35 A
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Pump currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35 mA
Pump voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Radiator widthDiffers12 cm27.8 cm
Radiator depthDiffers39.7 cm12 cm
Radiator height2.7 cm2.7 cm
Pump widthDiffers7.3 cm8.2 cm
Pump depthDiffers7.3 cm8.2 cm
Pump heightDiffers5.73 cm4 cm
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 120 x 26 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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