Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB

18specifications compared
15differ
3identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Dark Rock 6:Chipset
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:Processor
Type
- Dark Rock 6:Air cooler
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:Liquid cooling kit
Fan diameter
- Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:12 cm
Maximum airflow
- Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:54.58 cfm
Maximum air pressure
- Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:1.87 mmH2O
Bearing type
- Dark Rock 6:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Number of fans
- Dark Rock 6:1 fan(s)
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:3 fan(s)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Dark Rock 6:220 W
- AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB:300 W

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, AD36-B
65 specifications	A be quiet! Dark Rock 6 View product	B FSP AD36-B Processor Cooler Liquid Black ARGB Model AD36-B View product
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Chipset	Processor
TypeDiffers	Air cooler	Liquid cooling kit
Fan diameterDiffers	13.5 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5	LGA 1954, LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Socket AM5, Socket AM4
Rotational speed (max)Known for one	2000 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	11.9 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	31.1 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	52.94 cfm	54.58 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	89.95 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers	2.48 mmH2O	1.87 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffers	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
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
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.51 mmH2O
Fan noise level (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.7 dB
Fan noise level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 dB
Pump noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Fan speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000 RPM
Fan speed (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2850 RPM
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Radiator materialKnown for one	Copper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansDiffers	1 fan(s)	3 fan(s)
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 connectorKnown for one	4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
Power1 differ
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)Differs	220 W	300 W
Pump power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Pump voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthKnown for one	139 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	102.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	162 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radiator widthDiffers	13.9 cm	39.4 cm
Radiator depthDiffers	7.74 cm	12 cm
Radiator heightDiffers	16.2 cm	2.7 cm
WeightDiffers	1.01 kg	1.4 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	135 x 135 x 25 mm	120 x 120 x 25 mm
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 weightDiffers	1.7 kg	2.21 kg
Waterblock widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 cm
Waterblock depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 cm
Waterblock heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 cm
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 period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU bracket(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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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