Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 PWM PST CO vs be quiet! Dark Rock 2

16specifications compared
14differ
2identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- F12 PWM PST CO:Computer case
- Dark Rock 2:Processor
Type
- F12 PWM PST CO:Fan
- Dark Rock 2:Cooler
Fan diameter
- F12 PWM PST CO:12 cm
- Dark Rock 2:13.5 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- F12 PWM PST CO:1350 RPM
- Dark Rock 2:1300 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F12 PWM PST CO:24.5 dB
- Dark Rock 2:21.2 dB
Maximum airflow
- F12 PWM PST CO:74 cfm
- Dark Rock 2:57.9 cfm
Airflow
- F12 PWM PST CO:126 m³/h
- Dark Rock 2:96.8 m³/h
Rated current
- F12 PWM PST CO:0.3 A
- Dark Rock 2:0.25 A

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Comparison of F12 PWM PST CO, Dark Rock 2
40 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 PWM PST CO View product	B be quiet! Dark Rock 2 View product
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	Cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	13.5 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Not supported	Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	600 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	1300 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	24.5 dB	21.2 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	74 cfm	57.9 cfm
AirflowDiffers	126 m³/h	96.8 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Ball bearing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.7 dB
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.64 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300000 h
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one	4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.3 A	0.25 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.64 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	97 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	166 mm
WeightDiffers	109 g	860 g
Cable lengthDiffers	0.4 m	0.2 m
Package widthKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	141 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 x 135 x 25 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FDB
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one	105 x 105 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	96 x 166 x 95 mm
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4p PWM

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