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Zalman CNPS9X OPTIMA2 vs Zalman CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Rotational speed (min)
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:800 RPM
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK:600 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:1500 RPM
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK:2000 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:29.5 dB
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK:29.7 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:47.12 cfm
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK:69.12 cfm
  • Bearing type
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:Hydraulic
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
  • Fan static pressure
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:1.06 mmH2O
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK:2.01 mmH2O
  • Number of fan blades
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:9
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK:7
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • CNPS9X OPTIMA2:3.72 W
    • CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK:3.36 W

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Comparison of CNPS9X OPTIMA2, CNPS9X PERFORMA PLUS BLACK
32 specifications
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeFanFan
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM3, Socket AM4, Socket AM5LGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Rotational speed (min)Differs800 RPM600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs1500 RPM2000 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs29.5 dB29.7 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers47.12 cfm69.12 cfm
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersHydraulicHydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan static pressureDiffers1.06 mmH2O2.01 mmH2O
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialAluminium, CopperAluminium, Copper
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesDiffers97
Number of heat pipes44
Illumination LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3.72 W3.36 W
Rated voltage12 V12 V
LED voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers0.31 A0.28 A
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm122 mm
DepthDiffers75 mm77 mm
HeightDiffers155 mm157 mm
WeightDiffers635 g710 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 26 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Number of clips22
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseYesYes

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