Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman ALPHA2 A36 WHITE vs Zalman CNPS13X BLACK

13specifications compared
3differ
10identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- ALPHA2 A36 WHITE:All-in-one liquid cooler
- CNPS13X BLACK:Air cooler
Bearing type
- ALPHA2 A36 WHITE:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
- CNPS13X BLACK:Hydraulic
Product colour
- ALPHA2 A36 WHITE:White
- CNPS13X BLACK:Black

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Comparison of ALPHA2 A36 WHITE, CNPS13X BLACK
40 specifications	A Zalman ALPHA2 A36 WHITE View product	B Zalman CNPS13X BLACK View product
Performance2 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
TypeDiffers	All-in-one liquid cooler	Air cooler
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Supported processor sockets	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Maximum air pressure	2.01 mmH2O	2.01 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Bearing typeDiffers	Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)	Hydraulic
Fan noise level (max)Known for one	29.7 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pump connectorKnown for one	3-pin + 9-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (max)	2000 RPM	2000 RPM
Fan speed (min)	600 RPM	600 RPM
Pump motor speedKnown for one	3000 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.7 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	69 cfm
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Radiator material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Base plate material	Copper	Copper
Number of fansKnown for one	2 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for one	Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED connector typeKnown for one	3-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
Poweridentical
LED voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Fan power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.36 W
Rated currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.28 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Radiator widthKnown for one	12 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radiator depthKnown for one	39.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radiator heightKnown for one	2.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pump widthKnown for one	7.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pump depthKnown for one	7.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pump heightKnown for one	5.73 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)	120 x 120 x 26 mm	120 x 120 x 26 mm
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	79 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	159 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	810 g

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