Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra vs be quiet! Dark Rock 6

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 7identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 1.5 cm more fan diameter than the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra (13.5 cm vs 12 cm). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 18.96 cfm more maximum airflow than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (71.9 cfm vs 52.94 cfm). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 32.21 m³/h more airflow than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (122.16 m³/h vs 89.95 m³/h). Suitable location: Processor on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6. Bearing type: Dual ball bearing on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6.

  • Suitable location
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Processor
    • Dark Rock 6:Chipset
  • Fan diameter
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:12 cm
    • Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
  • Maximum airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:71.9 cfm
    • Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:122.16 m³/h
    • Dark Rock 6:89.95 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:3.3 mmH2O
    • Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
    • Dark Rock 6:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
  • Number of fans
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:2 fan(s)
    • Dark Rock 6:1 fan(s)
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:8
    • Dark Rock 6:6

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Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, Dark Rock 6
58 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorChipset
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm13.5 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Rotational speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.1 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers71.9 cfm52.94 cfm
AirflowDiffers122.16 m³/h89.95 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers3.3 mmH2O2.48 mmH2O
Bearing typeDiffersDual ball bearingFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300000 h
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAmpere AltraUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one0.5 soneUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (max)Known for one2300 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speed (min)Known for one400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Radiator materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of heat pipesDiffers86
Fan connectorDiffers4-pin + 4-pin4-pin
Number of finsKnown for one57Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Fan power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 W
Rated currentDiffers0.12 A0.16 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.88 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for one8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm139 mm
DepthDiffers156 mm102.4 mm
HeightDiffers145 mm162 mm
Radiator widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.9 cm
Radiator depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.74 cm
Radiator heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.2 cm
WeightDiffers1.29 kg1.01 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 x 135 x 25 mm
Cable lengthDiffers0.3 m0.22 m
Package widthDiffers160 mm202 mm
Package depthDiffers211 mm230 mm
Package heightDiffers141 mm144 mm
Package weightDiffers1.5 kg1.7 kg
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, UKCA, RoHS, REACHCE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEE
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTriman
Warranty periodDiffers6 year(s)3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal pad includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63.9 cm
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.4 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.7 kg

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