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
TypeDiffers	All-in-one liquid cooler	Air cooler
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
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
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
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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