Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011 vs Zalman CNPS9800 MAX

15specifications compared
10differ
5identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Rotational speed (max)
- CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011:1700 RPM
- CNPS9800 MAX:2300 RPM
Noise level (low speed)
- CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011:17 dB
- CNPS9800 MAX:23.2 dB
Noise level (high speed)
- CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011:28 dB
- CNPS9800 MAX:46.6 dB
Material
- CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011:Aluminium, Copper
- CNPS9800 MAX:Copper
Width
- CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011:85 mm
- CNPS9800 MAX:130 mm
Depth
- CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011:132 mm
- CNPS9800 MAX:60 mm
Height
- CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011:152 mm
- CNPS9800 MAX:150 mm
Weight
- CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011:630 g
- CNPS9800 MAX:480 g

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Comparison of CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011, CNPS9800 MAX
22 specifications	A Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA 2011 View product	B Zalman CNPS9800 MAX View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
Type	Cooler	Cooler
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Socket AM1, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)	Socket 755, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Celeron® D, 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	Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core, AMD Phenom
Rotational speed (min)	1000 RPM	1000 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1700 RPM	2300 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs	17 dB	23.2 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	28 dB	46.6 dB
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 150 °C
Design1 differ
MaterialDiffers	Aluminium, Copper	Copper
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	85 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	132 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	152 mm	150 mm
WeightDiffers	630 g	480 g
Technical detailsidentical
Bearing technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Long Life Bearing
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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