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Zalman CNPS4X BLACK V2 vs Zalman CNPS9X OPTIMA2

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • CNPS4X BLACK V2:9.2 cm
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • CNPS4X BLACK V2:2000 RPM
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:1500 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • CNPS4X BLACK V2:29 dB
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:29.5 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • CNPS4X BLACK V2:44 cfm
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:47.12 cfm
  • Bearing type
    • CNPS4X BLACK V2:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:Hydraulic
  • Number of fan blades
    • CNPS4X BLACK V2:7
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:9
  • Number of heat pipes
    • CNPS4X BLACK V2:3
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:4
  • Width
    • CNPS4X BLACK V2:95 mm
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:120 mm

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Comparison of CNPS4X BLACK V2, CNPS9X OPTIMA2
32 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeFanFan
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851, LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5LGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM3, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Rotational speed (min)800 RPM800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs2000 RPM1500 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs29 dB29.5 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers44 cfm47.12 cfm
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersHydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)Hydraulic
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan static pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.06 mmH2O
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialAluminium, CopperAluminium, Copper
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesDiffers79
Number of heat pipesDiffers34
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.72 W
Rated voltage12 V12 V
LED voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.31 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm120 mm
Depth75 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers135 mm155 mm
WeightDiffers420 g635 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs92 x 92 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of clipsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseYesYes

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