Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler vs Zalman CNPS5X Performa

Key differences

Type
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:All-in-one liquid cooler
- CNPS5X Performa:Cooler
Fan diameter
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:12 cm
- CNPS5X Performa:9.2 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:900 RPM
- CNPS5X Performa:1400 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:2000 RPM
- CNPS5X Performa:2800 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:36 dB
- CNPS5X Performa:32 dB
Product colour
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:Black, Blue
- CNPS5X Performa:Black, Silver
Width
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:120 mm
- CNPS5X Performa:64 mm
Depth
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:153 mm
- CNPS5X Performa:127 mm

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Comparison of CNPS20LQ, CNPS5X Performa
17 specifications	A Zalman CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler Model CNPS20LQ View product	B Zalman CNPS5X Performa View product
Performance6 differ
TypeDiffers	All-in-one liquid cooler	Cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	9.2 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1	Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940
Rotational speed (min)Differs	900 RPM	1400 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2000 RPM	2800 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	36 dB	32 dB
Compatible productsKnown for one	Celeron, Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7 Extreme, Pentium, Sempron, Athlon, Athlon FX, Opteron, Phenom, Athlon X2, Phenom II, Athlon II, Llano, FX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black, Silver
Poweridentical
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	64 mm
DepthDiffers	153 mm	127 mm
HeightDiffers	38 mm	134 mm
WeightDiffers	195 g	320 g
Technical details1 differ
Bearing technologyDiffers	Long life bearing	Fluid Shield
Other featuresidentical
Connector(s)Known for one	4-Pin PWM, 3-Pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speed detectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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