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
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
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.23 mmH2O
Design3 differ
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Number of finsDiffers5190
Number of heat pipesDiffers67
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.32 W2.4 W
Rated currentDiffers0.11 A0.2 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs190 W250 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
DepthDiffers97 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers160 mm163 mm
WeightDiffers976 g1.2 kg
Cable lengthDiffers0.22 m0.25 m
Package widthDiffers175 mm180 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
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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