Solved! CPU Cooler

[retab12332]

Regarding these two coolers, Alpine 12 and Alpine CO, one uses fluid dynamic bearing while the other uses dual ball bearing, respectively. Which one is better?

 

[Heartbreaker]

A lot of cheap "Fluid Dynamics" look like they have more in common with sleeve bearings. I would say the one with Dual Ball Bearings would last longer.

Also CO stands for Continuous Operation, so it should last longer.

Hope those are the same ones. 😉

 

[UsandThem]

Ball bearings typically last longer, but are also often noisier than other kinds (FDB, rifle, etc).

However, both if both are from a quality manufacturer, both should last a long time (long enough to not really worry about it).

 

[retab12332]

Ball bearings typically last longer, but are also often noisier than other kinds (FDB, rifle, etc).

However, both if both are from a quality manufacturer, both should last a long time (long enough to not really worry about it).

Are you saying fluid dynamic bearing is better than dual ball bearing ?

 

[UsandThem]

Are you saying fluid dynamic bearing is better than dual ball bearing ?

I said that a fan from a quality manufacturer will last a long time regardless if it's FDB, rifle, ball bearing, etc.

Neither of those coolers are what I would consider budget options (basically like a stock Intel cooler), and they both have 6 year warranties from Arctic, so I wouldn't put too much thought in which one to buy.

 

[retab12332]

I said that a fan from a quality manufacturer will last a long time regardless if it's FDB, rifle, ball bearing, etc.

Neither of those coolers are what I would consider budget options (basically like a stock Intel cooler), and they both have 6 year warranties from Arctic, so I wouldn't put too much thought in which one to buy.

O I see, but which one of those, would you recommend?

 

[UsandThem]

O I see, but which one of those, would you recommend?

OMG, I can't say it any clearer.

Both are budget $10 coolers. Both have six year warranties, with the same performance. Just get whichever one is available/cheaper, as it really doesn't matter.