Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC Freezer A11 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 6identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • Freezer A11:9.2 cm
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:120/135 mm
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • Freezer A11:500 RPM
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:1400 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Freezer A11:2000 RPM
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:1700 RPM
  • Maximum airflow
    • Freezer A11:74 cfm
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:67.8 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Freezer A11:125.7 m³/h
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:113.8 m³/h
  • Bearing type
    • Freezer A11:Fluid bearing
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
  • Product colour
    • Freezer A11:Black, Copper, Grey
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:Black, Silver
  • Material
    • Freezer A11:Aluminium
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:Aluminium, Copper, Nickel

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Comparison of Freezer A11, Dark Rock Pro 3
42 specifications
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeCoolerCooler
Fan diameterDiffers9.2 cm120/135 mm
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+
Rotational speed (min)Differs500 RPM1400 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs2000 RPM1700 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.2 dB
Noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.1 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers74 cfm67.8 cfm
AirflowDiffers125.7 m³/h113.8 m³/h
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.23 mmH2O
Maximum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersFluid bearingFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300000 h
Noise levelKnown for one0.3 soneUnknown — not stated by the source
Design5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Copper, GreyBlack, Silver
MaterialDiffersAluminiumAluminium, Copper, Nickel
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Number of finsDiffers4590
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Number of heat pipesDiffers37
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 W
Voltage12 V12 V
Rated currentDiffers0.16 A0.2 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers108 mm137 mm
DepthDiffers90 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers130 mm163 mm
WeightDiffers480 g1.2 kg
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 m
Package widthDiffers110 mm180 mm
Package depthDiffers97 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers137 mm205 mm
Package weightDiffers600 g1.62 kg
Fins thicknessKnown for one0.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source133 x 123 x 163 mm
Cooling capacity in watts (max)Known for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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