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Zalman CNPS5X Performa vs Zalman CNPS9900 MAX RED

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • CNPS5X Performa:9.2 cm
    • CNPS9900 MAX RED:13.5 cm
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • CNPS5X Performa:1400 RPM
    • CNPS9900 MAX RED:900 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • CNPS5X Performa:2800 RPM
    • CNPS9900 MAX RED:1700 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • CNPS5X Performa:32 dB
    • CNPS9900 MAX RED:30 dB
  • Width
    • CNPS5X Performa:64 mm
    • CNPS9900 MAX RED:131 mm
  • Depth
    • CNPS5X Performa:127 mm
    • CNPS9900 MAX RED:94 mm
  • Height
    • CNPS5X Performa:134 mm
    • CNPS9900 MAX RED:152 mm
  • Weight
    • CNPS5X Performa:320 g
    • CNPS9900 MAX RED:755 g

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Comparison of CNPS5X Performa, CNPS9900 MAX RED
16 specifications
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeCoolerCooler
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm13.5 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1
Rotational speed (min)Differs1400 RPM900 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs2800 RPM1700 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs32 dB30 dB
Designidentical
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers64 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers127 mm94 mm
HeightDiffers134 mm152 mm
WeightDiffers320 g755 g
Technical details1 differ
Bearing technologyDiffersFluid ShieldLong Life
Other featuresidentical
Speed detectionYesYes

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