Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 8identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 1.5 cm more fan diameter than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler (13.5 cm vs 12 cm). The Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler has 600 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the be quiet! Dark Rock 6 (2600 RPM vs 2000 RPM). The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 2.9 dB more noise level (low speed) than the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler (11.9 dB vs 9 dB). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Processor on the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler. Bearing type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Hydraulic on the Mars Gaming MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler.

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock 6:Chipset
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:Processor
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Rock 6:2000 RPM
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:2600 RPM
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:11.9 dB
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:9 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:31.1 dB
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:28 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:74 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:1.42 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Dark Rock 6:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • MCPU-X26 Processor Air cooler:Hydraulic

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, MCPU-X26
57 specifications
Performance10 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 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1366 (Socket B), Socket AM5, Socket AM4
Rotational speed (max)Differs2000 RPM2600 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs11.9 dB9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs31.1 dB28 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers52.94 cfm74 cfm
AirflowKnown for one89.95 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.48 mmH2O1.42 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Hydraulic
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs300000 h60000 h
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 RPM
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.85 mmH2O
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneCopperUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Number of heat pipes66
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Base plate materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
Power2 differ
Rated voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan power consumptionKnown for one4.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers0.16 A0.25 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs220 W350 W
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC 12V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers139 mm122 mm
DepthDiffers102.4 mm122 mm
HeightDiffers162 mm158 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 kg904 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs135 x 135 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
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 kitYesYes
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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