Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 1.5 cm more fan diameter than the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler (13.5 cm vs 12 cm). The CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler has 8.1 dB more noise level (low speed) than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (20 dB vs 11.9 dB). The CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler has 1.9 dB more noise level (high speed) than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (33 dB vs 31.1 dB). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Processor on the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler. Bearing type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Dual ball bearing on the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler.

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock 6:Chipset
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:Processor
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:12 cm
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:11.9 dB
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:20 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:31.1 dB
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:33 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:82 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:3.1 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Dark Rock 6:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:Dual ball bearing
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Dark Rock 6:220 W
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:240 W

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, H6
56 specifications
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffersChipsetProcessor
TypeAir coolerAir 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 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM3, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Rotational speed (max)2000 RPM2000 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs11.9 dB20 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs31.1 dB33 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers52.94 cfm82 cfm
AirflowKnown for one89.95 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.48 mmH2O3.1 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Dual ball bearing
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one300000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80000 h
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneCopperUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipes66
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Power1 differ
Rated voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan power consumptionKnown for one4.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs220 W240 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 W
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers139 mm126 mm
DepthDiffers102.4 mm76 mm
HeightDiffers162 mm153 mm
Radiator widthKnown for one13.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator depthKnown for one7.74 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator heightKnown for one16.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.01 kg602 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs135 x 135 x 25 mm120 x 25 x 120 mm
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable lengthKnown for one0.22 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one202 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one144 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 g
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneTrimanUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one49.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one63.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one32.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one21.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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