Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs be quiet! Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 9identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock 6:Chipset
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:Processor
  • Type
    • Dark Rock 6:Air cooler
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:All-in-one liquid cooler
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:12 cm
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:11.9 dB
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:17.3 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:31.1 dB
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:36.9 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:61.8 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:89.95 m³/h
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:105.1 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:2.51 mmH2O

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm
68 specifications
Performance10 differ
Suitable locationDiffersChipsetProcessor
TypeDiffersAir coolerAll-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5LGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Socket AM4, Socket AM5, LGA 1700
Noise level (low speed)Differs11.9 dB17.3 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs31.1 dB36.9 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers52.94 cfm61.8 cfm
AirflowDiffers89.95 m³/h105.1 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.48 mmH2O2.51 mmH2O
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Rifle bearing
Pump connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Fan speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100 RPM
Pump motor speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5500 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5500 RPM
Pump motor speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
Rotational speed (max)Known for one2000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one300000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Radiator materialDiffersCopperAluminum
Base plate materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)3 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Fan power consumptionDiffers4.8 W5.4 W
Fan currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.17 A
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Rated voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one220 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions12 differ
WidthDiffers139 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers102.4 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers162 mm397 mm
Radiator widthDiffers13.9 cm12 cm
Radiator depthDiffers7.74 cm39.7 cm
Radiator heightDiffers16.2 cm2.7 cm
Tube lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 cm
Waterblock widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.34 cm
Waterblock depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.87 cm
Waterblock heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.85 cm
WeightDiffers1.01 kg1.28 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs135 x 135 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Package widthDiffers202 mm206 mm
Package depthDiffers230 mm461 mm
Package heightDiffers144 mm138 mm
Package weightDiffers1.7 kg2.15 kg
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one0.22 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEECE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics data5 differ
Products per shipping (inner) caseDiffers12 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case widthDiffers49.2 cm43 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthDiffers63.9 cm47.6 cm
Shipping (inner) case heightDiffers32.4 cm30.5 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weightDiffers21.7 kg9.9 kg

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