Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler vs Zalman CNPS8900 Quiet

10specifications compared
7differ
3identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:All-in-one liquid cooler
- CNPS8900 Quiet:Cooler
Fan diameter
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:12 cm
- CNPS8900 Quiet:11 cm
Noise level (high speed)
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:36 dB
- CNPS8900 Quiet:25 dB
Product colour
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:Black, Blue
- CNPS8900 Quiet:Black, Orange
Weight
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:195 g
- CNPS8900 Quiet:400 g
Bearing technology
- CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler:Long life bearing
- CNPS8900 Quiet:Long Life

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Comparison of CNPS20LQ, CNPS8900 Quiet
19 specifications	A Zalman CNPS20LQ computer cooling system Processor All-in-one liquid cooler Model CNPS20LQ View product	B Zalman CNPS8900 Quiet View product
Performance4 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
TypeDiffers	All-in-one liquid cooler	Cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	11 cm
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	900 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Known for one	2000 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs	36 dB	25 dB
Compatible productsDiffers	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	Pentium 4, Celeron D, Pentium D, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Pentium Dual Core, Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7 Extreme, Sempron, Athlon, Athlon FX, Opteron, Dual-Core Opteron, Phenom, Athlon X2, Phenom II, Athlon II, Llano, Zambezi
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black, Orange
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	153 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	38 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	195 g	400 g
Technical details1 differ
Bearing technologyDiffers	Long life bearing	Long Life
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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 x 120 x 60 mm
Rotational speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1500 RPM

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