Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman CNPS8X Optima vs Zalman ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan

Key differences

Suitable location
- CNPS8X Optima:Processor
- ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:Computer case
Type
- CNPS8X Optima:Cooler
- ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:Fan
Fan diameter
- CNPS8X Optima:10 cm
- ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:14 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- CNPS8X Optima:1200 RPM
- ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- CNPS8X Optima:2100 RPM
- ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:1200 RPM
Noise level (low speed)
- CNPS8X Optima:18.2 dB
- ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:16.6 dB
Noise level (high speed)
- CNPS8X Optima:30 dB
- ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:28 dB
Material
- CNPS8X Optima:Aluminium
- ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan:Plastic

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Comparison of CNPS8X Optima, ZM-DF14
22 specifications	A Zalman CNPS8X Optima View product	B Zalman ZM-DF14 Computer case Fan Model ZM-DF14 View product
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	10 cm	14 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1, Socket FM2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Celeron® D, Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core, AMD Phenom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Differs	1200 RPM	600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2100 RPM	1200 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs	18.2 dB	16.6 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	30 dB	28 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	63 cfm
Design1 differ
MaterialDiffers	Aluminium	Plastic
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, White
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	81 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	148.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	375 g	159 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 x 140 x 27 mm

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