Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced vs Tacens Aura II 9cm

Add a product
  • 14specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 0identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock Advanced:Processor
    • Aura II 9cm:Computer case
  • Type
    • Dark Rock Advanced:Cooler
    • Aura II 9cm:Fan
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock Advanced:12 cm
    • Aura II 9cm:9 cm
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock Advanced:18.8 dB
    • Aura II 9cm:12 dB
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Dark Rock Advanced:300000 h
    • Aura II 9cm:60000 h
  • Product colour
    • Dark Rock Advanced:Black, Silver
    • Aura II 9cm:Black, White
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Dark Rock Advanced:1.08 W
    • Aura II 9cm:0.84 W
  • Rated current
    • Dark Rock Advanced:0.09 A
    • Aura II 9cm:0.07 A

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of Dark Rock Advanced, Aura II 9cm
42 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorComputer case
TypeDiffersCoolerFan
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm9 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3Not supported
Rotational speed (max)Known for one1500 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for one6.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs18.8 dB12 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one50.5 cfmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowKnown for one50.5 cfmUnknown — not stated by the source
AirflowKnown for one85.8 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one1.63 mmH2OUnknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for oneFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs300000 h60000 h
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 65 °C
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, White
MaterialKnown for oneAluminium, Copper, NickelUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of finsKnown for one44Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.08 W0.84 W
VoltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers0.09 A0.07 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthKnown for one122 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one166 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.1 kg86 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one120 x 120 x 25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one0.2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers165 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers255 mm95 mm
Package heightDiffers155 mm120 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg107 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one96 x 95 x 166 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan performanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 cfm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12VDC
Rotational speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 RPM

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More computer cooling system comparisons

All computer cooling system comparisons