Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 240

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 1identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 1.5 cm more fan diameter than the GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 240 (13.5 cm vs 12 cm). The GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 240 has 500 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (2500 RPM vs 2000 RPM). The GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 240 has 7.7 dB more noise level (high speed) than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (38.8 dB vs 31.1 dB). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Processor on the GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 240. Type: Air cooler on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, All-in-one liquid cooler on the GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 240.

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock 6:Chipset
    • AORUS ELITE 240:Processor
  • Type
    • Dark Rock 6:Air cooler
    • AORUS ELITE 240:All-in-one liquid cooler
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
    • AORUS ELITE 240:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Rock 6:2000 RPM
    • AORUS ELITE 240:2500 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:31.1 dB
    • AORUS ELITE 240:38.8 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
    • AORUS ELITE 240:73.39 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
    • AORUS ELITE 240:5.88 mmH2O
  • Product colour
    • Dark Rock 6:Black
    • AORUS ELITE 240:Grey, Black

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, AORUS ELITE 240
65 specifications
Performance8 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, Socket AM5, Socket AM4, LGA 1700
Rotational speed (max)Differs2000 RPM2500 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one11.9 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs31.1 dB38.8 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers52.94 cfm73.39 cfm
AirflowKnown for one89.95 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.48 mmH2O5.88 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one300000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 RPM
Fan noise level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.8 dB
Fan speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 RPM
Fan speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 RPM
Fan static pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.88 mmH2O
Pump motor speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200 RPM
Design4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Black
Radiator materialDiffersCopperAluminum
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesDiffers62
Fan connectorKnown for one4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
Water block materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
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
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthKnown for one139 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one102.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one162 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator widthDiffers13.9 cm12 cm
Radiator depthDiffers7.74 cm27.7 cm
Radiator heightDiffers16.2 cm2.7 cm
WeightDiffers1.01 kg1.37 kg
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 widthDiffers202 mm232 mm
Package depthDiffers230 mm440 mm
Package heightDiffers144 mm139 mm
Package weightDiffers1.7 kg2.46 kg
Tube lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 cm
Pump widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.56 cm
Pump depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.52 cm
Pump heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.3 cm
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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