Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 3 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock 3:13.5 cm
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:120/135 mm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Rock 3:1400 RPM
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:1700 RPM
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock 3:8.4 dB
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:13.2 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock 3:21.1 dB
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:26.1 dB
  • Number of fans
    • Dark Rock 3:1 fan(s)
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:2 fan(s)
  • Number of fins
    • Dark Rock 3:51
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:90
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Dark Rock 3:6
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:7
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Dark Rock 3:1.32 W
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:2.4 W

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Comparison of Dark Rock 3, Dark Rock Pro 3
39 specifications
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeCoolerCooler
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm120/135 mm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 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, Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs1400 RPM1700 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs8.4 dB13.2 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs21.1 dB26.1 dB
Maximum airflow67.8 cfm67.8 cfm
Airflow113.8 m³/h113.8 m³/h
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.23 mmH2O
Maximum air pressure2.1 mmH2O2.1 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)300000 h300000 h
Design3 differ
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
MaterialAluminium, Copper, NickelAluminium, Copper, Nickel
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Number of finsDiffers5190
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Number of heat pipesDiffers67
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.32 W2.4 W
Voltage12 V12 V
Rated currentDiffers0.11 A0.2 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs190 W250 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width137 mm137 mm
DepthDiffers97 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers160 mm163 mm
WeightDiffers976 g1.2 kg
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable lengthDiffers0.22 m0.25 m
Package widthDiffers175 mm180 mm
Package depth210 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers155 mm205 mm
Package weightDiffers1.35 kg1.62 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one135 x 135 x 22 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Other features1 differ
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Differs132 x 73 x 160 mm133 x 123 x 163 mm

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