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Zalman CNPS9X Optima vs Zalman ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm)

6specifications compared
6differ
0identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- CNPS9X Optima:Processor
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm):Computer case
Type
- CNPS9X Optima:Cooler
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm):Fan
Rotational speed (max)
- CNPS9X Optima:1500 RPM
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm):1200 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- CNPS9X Optima:26 dB
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm):23 dB
Bearing type
- CNPS9X Optima:Rifle bearing
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm):Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Product colour
- CNPS9X Optima:Aluminium, Black, Copper
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm):Black

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Comparison of CNPS9X Optima, ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm)
25 specifications	A Zalman CNPS9X Optima View product	B Zalman ZM-F3 FDB(SF) Lüfter für Power Supply/Gehäuse (120 mm)View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterKnown for one	12 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	600 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1500 RPM	1200 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	26 dB	23 dB
Maximum airflowKnown for one	60.98 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffers	Rifle bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Aluminium, Black, Copper	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Aluminium, Copper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	72 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	156 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	594 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 x 25 x 120 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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