Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB

16specifications compared
12differ
4identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 1.5 cm more fan diameter than the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB (13.5 cm vs 12 cm). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 400 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (2400 RPM vs 2000 RPM). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 7 dB more noise level (low speed) than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (18.9 dB vs 11.9 dB). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Computer case on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB. Type: Air cooler on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Fan on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB.

Suitable location
- Dark Rock 6:Chipset
- X12 Ring ARGB:Computer case
Type
- Dark Rock 6:Air cooler
- X12 Ring ARGB:Fan
Fan diameter
- Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
- X12 Ring ARGB:12 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- Dark Rock 6:2000 RPM
- X12 Ring ARGB:2400 RPM
Noise level (low speed)
- Dark Rock 6:11.9 dB
- X12 Ring ARGB:18.9 dB
Noise level (high speed)
- Dark Rock 6:31.1 dB
- X12 Ring ARGB:40.2 dB
Maximum airflow
- Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
- X12 Ring ARGB:77.74 cfm
Maximum air pressure
- Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
- X12 Ring ARGB:3.39 mmH2O

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, X12 Ring ARGB
60 specifications	A be quiet! Dark Rock 6 View product	B CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB View product
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Chipset	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Air cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	13.5 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2000 RPM	2400 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs	11.9 dB	18.9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	31.1 dB	40.2 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers	52.94 cfm	77.74 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	89.95 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers	2.48 mmH2O	3.39 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	300000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 RPM
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.99 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.44 mmH2O
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70000 h
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Radiator materialKnown for one	Copper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
Number of fan bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
LED connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-pin
Poweridentical
Rated voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan power consumptionKnown for one	4.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.16 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
LED voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	139 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	102.4 mm	27 mm
HeightDiffers	162 mm	125 mm
Radiator widthKnown for one	13.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radiator depthKnown for one	7.74 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radiator heightKnown for one	16.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	1.01 kg	205 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	135 x 135 x 25 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.22 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	202 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	230 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	144 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Triman	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	12 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one	49.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one	63.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one	32.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one	21.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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