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Zalman ALPHA2 DS A36 BLACK vs Zalman CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 12identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • ALPHA2 DS A36 BLACK:All-in-one liquid cooler
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:Fan
  • Bearing type
    • ALPHA2 DS A36 BLACK:Ceramic bearing
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
  • Number of fans
    • ALPHA2 DS A36 BLACK:2 fan(s)
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:1 fan(s)
  • Rated current
    • ALPHA2 DS A36 BLACK:0.45 A
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:0.28 A
  • Fan dimensions (W x D x H)
    • ALPHA2 DS A36 BLACK:120 x 120 x 25 mm
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:120 x 120 x 26 mm
  • Number of clips
    • ALPHA2 DS A36 BLACK:4
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK:2

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Comparison of ALPHA2 DS A36 BLACK, CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS ARGB BLACK
56 specifications
Performance3 differ
TypeDiffersAll-in-one liquid coolerFan
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 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 AM5LGA 1851, 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 pressureKnown for one2.01 mmH2OUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffersCeramic bearingHydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Fan noise level (max)Known for one29.7 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolant capacityKnown for one1.25 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (max)Known for one2000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (min)Known for one600 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speedKnown for one3300 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.7 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.12 cfm
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fan static pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.01 mmH2O
Design2 differ
MaterialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Copper, Polycarbonate (PC)Aluminium, Copper
Radiator materialKnown for oneAluminumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Display typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display size (HxV)Known for one320 x 320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Power1 differ
Fan power consumptionKnown for one3.36 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump power consumptionKnown for one5.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan currentKnown for one0.28 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers0.45 A0.28 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.36 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Radiator widthKnown for one39.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator depthKnown for one12 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator heightKnown for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump widthKnown for one7.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump depthKnown for one7.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump heightKnown for one6.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 26 mm
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source157 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source710 g
Packaging content1 differ
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one3-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of nutsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of clipsDiffers42
RGB controller includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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