Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman CNPS8X Optima vs Zalman ZM-F1 PLUS(SF)

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Comparison of CNPS8X Optima, ZM-F1 PLUS(SF)
20 specifications	A Zalman CNPS8X Optima View product	B Zalman ZM-F1 PLUS(SF)View product
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	10 cm	8 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 (max)Differs	2100 RPM	2000 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs	18.2 dB	20 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	30 dB	23 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000 h
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	1200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
MaterialDiffers	Aluminium	Plastic
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	81 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	110 mm	80 mm
HeightDiffers	148.5 mm	25 mm
WeightDiffers	375 g	83 g
Technical detailsidentical
Bearing technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Long Life Bearing
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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