Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced vs Tacens Ventus Ice II 12cm

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 1identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock Advanced:Processor
    • Ventus Ice II 12cm:Computer case
  • Type
    • Dark Rock Advanced:Cooler
    • Ventus Ice II 12cm:Fan
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock Advanced:18.8 dB
    • Ventus Ice II 12cm:20 dB
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock Advanced:1.63 mmH2O
    • Ventus Ice II 12cm:0.931 mmH2O
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Dark Rock Advanced:300000 h
    • Ventus Ice II 12cm:200000 h
  • Product colour
    • Dark Rock Advanced:Black, Silver
    • Ventus Ice II 12cm:Black, White
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Dark Rock Advanced:1.08 W
    • Ventus Ice II 12cm:3.6 W
  • Rated current
    • Dark Rock Advanced:0.09 A
    • Ventus Ice II 12cm:0.3 A

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Comparison of Dark Rock Advanced, Ventus Ice II 12cm
44 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorComputer case
TypeDiffersCoolerFan
Fan diameter12 cm12 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 dB20 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 pressureDiffers1.63 mmH2O0.931 mmH2O
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 h200000 h
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.686 mmH2O
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
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlue
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.08 W3.6 W
VoltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers0.09 A0.3 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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
WeightKnown for one1.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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 widthKnown for one165 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one155 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source90 cfm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12VDC
Rotational speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 RPM

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