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be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs VIDA SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 5identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 1.5 cm more fan diameter than the VIDA SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN (13.5 cm vs 12 cm). The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 500 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the VIDA SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN (2000 RPM vs 1500 RPM). The be quiet! Dark Rock 6 has 0.6 dB more noise level (high speed) than the VIDA SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN (31.1 dB vs 30.5 dB). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Computer case on the VIDA SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN. Type: Air cooler on the be quiet! Dark Rock 6, Fan on the VIDA SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN.

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock 6:Chipset
    • SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN:Computer case
  • Type
    • Dark Rock 6:Air cooler
    • SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN:Fan
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
    • SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Rock 6:2000 RPM
    • SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN:1500 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:31.1 dB
    • SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN:30.5 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
    • SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN:43 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
    • SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN:1.22 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Dark Rock 6:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, SABLE 12OMM PWM BLACK FAN
60 specifications
Performance8 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 RPM1500 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one11.9 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs31.1 dB30.5 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers52.94 cfm43 cfm
AirflowKnown for one89.95 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.48 mmH2O1.22 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
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
Reversible bladeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneCopperUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot applicable
Power1 differ
Rated voltage12 V12 V
Fan power consumptionKnown for one4.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers0.16 A0.22 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one220 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers139 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers102.4 mm25 mm
HeightDiffers162 mm120 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
WeightKnown for one1.01 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Fan thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 cm
Fan weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 g
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEEUKCA, CE, RoHS
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneTrimanUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodDiffers3 year(s)1 year(s)
Dangerous goodsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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