Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F8 PWM PST CO vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 2

17specifications compared
15differ
2identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- F8 PWM PST CO:Computer case
- Dark Rock Pro 2:Processor
Type
- F8 PWM PST CO:Fan
- Dark Rock Pro 2:Cooler
Fan diameter
- F8 PWM PST CO:8 cm
- Dark Rock Pro 2:13.5 cm
Rotational speed (min)
- F8 PWM PST CO:850 RPM
- Dark Rock Pro 2:1500 RPM
Rotational speed (max)
- F8 PWM PST CO:2000 RPM
- Dark Rock Pro 2:1700 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F8 PWM PST CO:24.5 dB
- Dark Rock Pro 2:26.40 dB
Maximum airflow
- F8 PWM PST CO:31 cfm
- Dark Rock Pro 2:113.8 cfm
Airflow
- F8 PWM PST CO:52.7 m³/h
- Dark Rock Pro 2:93.3 m³/h

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Comparison of F8 PWM PST CO, Dark Rock Pro 2
41 specifications	A ARCTIC F8 PWM PST CO View product	B be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 2 View product
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	Cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	8 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)Differs	850 RPM	1500 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2000 RPM	1700 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	24.5 dB	26.40 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	31 cfm	113.8 cfm
AirflowDiffers	52.7 m³/h	93.3 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
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.50 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67.8 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.82 mmH2O
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300000 h
Design1 differ
Number of fansDiffers	1 fan(s)	2 fan(s)
Fan connectorKnown for one	4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Rated currentDiffers	0.16 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	220 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	147 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	80 mm	166 mm
WeightDiffers	72 g	1.25 kg
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	82.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	26 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	82.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	87 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	71.5 x 71.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	124 x 166 x 122 mm
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin PWM

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