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Zalman ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual vs Zalman ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual

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  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

The Zalman ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual has 2 cm more fan diameter than the Zalman ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual (14 cm vs 12 cm). The Zalman ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual has 1 dB more fan noise level (max) than the Zalman ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual (34 dB vs 33 dB). The Zalman ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual has 200 RPM more fan speed (max) than the Zalman ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual (1800 RPM vs 1600 RPM). Fan dimensions (W x D x H): 120 x 120 x 25 mm on the Zalman ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual, 140 x 140 x 25 mm on the Zalman ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual.

  • Fan diameter
    • ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:12 cm
    • ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:14 cm
  • Fan noise level (max)
    • ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:33 dB
    • ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:34 dB
  • Fan speed (max)
    • ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:1800 RPM
    • ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:1600 RPM
  • Radiator width
    • ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:27.6 cm
    • ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:30.6 cm
  • Radiator depth
    • ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:12 cm
    • ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:14 cm
  • Fan dimensions (W x D x H)
    • ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:120 x 120 x 25 mm
    • ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:140 x 140 x 25 mm

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Comparison of ALPHA24 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual, ALPHA28 Black CPU Liquid Cooler 280mm Radiator 2 x 140 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual
20 specifications
Performance3 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeAll-in-one liquid coolerAll-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm14 cm
Supported processor socketsLGA 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 2066LGA 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
Maximum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Fan noise level (max)Differs33 dB34 dB
Pump bearing technologyCeramic bearingCeramic bearing
Fan speed (max)Differs1800 RPM1600 RPM
Fan speed (min)500 RPM500 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)3200 RPM3200 RPM
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminum
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Radiator widthDiffers27.6 cm30.6 cm
Radiator depthDiffers12 cm14 cm
Radiator height2.7 cm2.7 cm
Pump width6.8 cm6.8 cm
Pump depth6.8 cm6.8 cm
Pump height6.2 cm6.2 cm
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 120 x 25 mm140 x 140 x 25 mm

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