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
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 (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
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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