Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman CNPS10X Extreme vs Zalman CNPS10X Quiet

12specifications compared
7differ
5identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Rotational speed (min)
- CNPS10X Extreme:1000 RPM
- CNPS10X Quiet:700 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- CNPS10X Extreme:2150 RPM
- CNPS10X Quiet:1500 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- CNPS10X Extreme:39 dB
- CNPS10X Quiet:28 dB
Weight
- CNPS10X Extreme:920 g
- CNPS10X Quiet:750 g
Bearing technology
- CNPS10X Extreme:Double ball bearing
- CNPS10X Quiet:FDB

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Comparison of CNPS10X Extreme, CNPS10X Quiet
25 specifications	A Zalman CNPS10X Extreme View product	B Zalman CNPS10X Quiet View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
Type	Cooler	Cooler
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1, Socket FM2	Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core, AMD Phenom, AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs	1000 RPM	700 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2150 RPM	1500 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	39 dB	28 dB
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	20 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	50000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multicolour
Material	Aluminium, Cooper	Aluminium, Cooper
Number of fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 fan(s)
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
WeightDiffers	920 g	750 g
Fan thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 cm
Technical details1 differ
Bearing technologyDiffers	Double ball bearing	FDB
Other featuresidentical
Speed detection	Yes	Yes
Connector(s)Known for one	4-Pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 135 x 160 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	12V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speedKnown for one	2150 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source

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