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Zalman ALPHA36 White CPU Liquid Cooler 360mm Radiator 3 x 120 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual vs Zalman CNPS9X OPTIMA RGB - processor-k

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 4identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • ALPHA36 White CPU Liquid Cooler 360mm Radiator 3 x 120 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:All-in-one liquid cooler
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA RGB - processor-k:Air cooler
  • Maximum air pressure
    • ALPHA36 White CPU Liquid Cooler 360mm Radiator 3 x 120 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:1.9 mmH2O
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA RGB - processor-k:1.6 mmH2O
  • Product colour
    • ALPHA36 White CPU Liquid Cooler 360mm Radiator 3 x 120 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual:White
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA RGB - processor-k:Black

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Comparison of ALPHA36 White CPU Liquid Cooler 360mm Radiator 3 x 120 mm Fan ARGB pump Dual, CNPS9X OPTIMA RGB - processor-k
33 specifications
Performance3 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeDiffersAll-in-one liquid coolerAir cooler
Fan diameter12 cm12 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, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM3, Socket AM4LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60.89 cfm
Maximum air pressureDiffers1.9 mmH2O1.6 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRifle bearing
Pump connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40000 h
Fan noise level (max)Known for one33 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump bearing technologyKnown for oneCeramic bearingUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (max)Known for one1800 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (min)Known for one500 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one3200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Copper
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Radiator materialKnown for oneAluminumUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 W
Rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source156 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Radiator widthKnown for one39.7 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

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