Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman CNPS8X Optima vs Zalman ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan

Key differences

Suitable location
- CNPS8X Optima:Processor
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:Computer case
Type
- CNPS8X Optima:Cooler
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:Fan
Fan diameter
- CNPS8X Optima:10 cm
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:12 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- CNPS8X Optima:1200 RPM
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- CNPS8X Optima:2100 RPM
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:1600 RPM
Noise level (low speed)
- CNPS8X Optima:18.2 dB
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:18 dB
Noise level (high speed)
- CNPS8X Optima:30 dB
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:33 dB
Width
- CNPS8X Optima:81 mm
- ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan:120 mm

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Comparison of CNPS8X Optima, ZM-DF12
20 specifications	A Zalman CNPS8X Optima View product	B Zalman ZM-DF12 computer cooling system Computer case Fan Model ZM-DF12 View product
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	10 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1, Socket FM2	Not supported
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Celeron® D, Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core, AMD Phenom	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Differs	1200 RPM	800 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2100 RPM	1600 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs	18.2 dB	18 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	30 dB	33 dB
Designidentical
MaterialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	110 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	148.5 mm	27 mm
WeightDiffers	375 g	135 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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