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

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 8identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 has 7.58 cfm more maximum airflow than the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra (79.48 cfm vs 71.9 cfm). The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 has 12.88 m³/h more airflow than the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra (135.04 m³/h vs 122.16 m³/h). The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra has 1.05 mmH2O more maximum air pressure than the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 (3.3 mmH2O vs 2.25 mmH2O). Suitable location: Processor on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6. Fan diameter: 12 cm on the ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra, 120/135 mm on the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6.

  • Suitable location
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Processor
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:Chipset
  • Fan diameter
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:12 cm
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:120/135 mm
  • Maximum airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:71.9 cfm
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:79.48 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:122.16 m³/h
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:135.04 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:3.3 mmH2O
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:2.25 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:Dual ball bearing
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:8
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:7
  • Fan connector
    • Freezer 4U-Altra:4-pin + 4-pin
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:4-pin

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Comparison of Freezer 4U-Altra, Dark Rock Pro 6
59 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorChipset
TypeAir coolerAir cooler
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm120/135 mm
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 source32.4 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers71.9 cfm79.48 cfm
AirflowDiffers122.16 m³/h135.04 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers3.3 mmH2O2.25 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersDual ball bearingFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
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
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Number of fans2 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Number of heat pipesDiffers87
Fan connectorDiffers4-pin + 4-pin4-pin
Number of finsKnown for one57Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Rated voltage12 V12 V
Fan power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 W
Rated currentDiffers0.12 A0.15 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 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 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers156 mm147 mm
HeightDiffers145 mm169 mm
Radiator widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cm
Radiator depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.2 cm
Radiator heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.9 cm
WeightDiffers1.29 kg1.34 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 x 120 x 25 mm
Fan 2 dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 x 135 x 25 mm
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable lengthDiffers0.3 m0.12 m
Package widthDiffers160 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers211 mm212 mm
Package heightDiffers141 mm224 mm
Package weightDiffers1.5 kg2.09 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 source8 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.6 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.9 kg

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