Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs CoolBox T12 Reverse ARGB

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 3identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 1.5 cm more fan diameter than the CoolBox T12 Reverse ARGB (13.5 cm vs 12 cm). The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 400 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the CoolBox T12 Reverse ARGB (2000 RPM vs 1600 RPM). The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 1.8 dB more noise level (low speed) than the CoolBox T12 Reverse ARGB (11.9 dB vs 10.1 dB). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Computer case on the CoolBox T12 Reverse ARGB. Type: Air cooler on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Fan on the CoolBox T12 Reverse ARGB.

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock 6:Chipset
    • T12 Reverse ARGB:Computer case
  • Type
    • Dark Rock 6:Air cooler
    • T12 Reverse ARGB:Fan
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
    • T12 Reverse ARGB:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Rock 6:2000 RPM
    • T12 Reverse ARGB:1600 RPM
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:11.9 dB
    • T12 Reverse ARGB:10.1 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:31.1 dB
    • T12 Reverse ARGB:31.3 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
    • T12 Reverse ARGB:49.75 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
    • T12 Reverse ARGB:1.39 mmH2O

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, T12 Reverse ARGB
59 specifications
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationDiffersChipsetComputer case
TypeDiffersAir coolerFan
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs2000 RPM1600 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs11.9 dB10.1 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs31.1 dB31.3 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers52.94 cfm49.75 cfm
AirflowKnown for one89.95 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.48 mmH2O1.39 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Hydraulic
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one300000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 RPM
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.66 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 mmH2O
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40000 h
Designidentical
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 pipesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
LED connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-pin
Poweridentical
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)Known for one220 WUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
LED voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers139 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers102.4 mm33 mm
HeightDiffers162 mm160 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 kg150 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one135 x 135 x 25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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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