Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman CNPS8X Optima vs Zalman CNPS9800 MAX

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Comparison of CNPS8X Optima, CNPS9800 MAX
21 specifications	A Zalman CNPS8X Optima View product	B Zalman CNPS9800 MAX View product
Performance7 differ
Fan diameterDiffers	10 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1, Socket FM2	Socket 755, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Celeron® D, Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core, AMD Phenom	Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core, AMD Phenom
Rotational speed (min)Differs	1200 RPM	1000 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2100 RPM	2300 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs	18.2 dB	23.2 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	30 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
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	148.5 mm	150 mm
WeightDiffers	375 g	480 g
Technical detailsidentical
Bearing technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Long Life Bearing

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