Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced vs Zalman CNPS7000A-AL Processor Cooler

5specifications compared
3differ
2identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Noise level (high speed)
- Dark Rock Advanced:18.8 dB
- CNPS7000A-AL Processor Cooler:27.5 dB
Weight
- Dark Rock Advanced:1.1 kg
- CNPS7000A-AL Processor Cooler:773 g

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Comparison of Dark Rock Advanced, CNPS7000A-AL
40 specifications	A be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced View product	B Zalman CNPS7000A-AL Processor Cooler Model CNPS7000A-AL View product
Performance2 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
Type	Cooler	Cooler
Fan diameterKnown for one	12 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 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 AM3	Socket 478, Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket A (462)
Rotational speed (max)Known for one	1500 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	6.6 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs	18.8 dB	27.5 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one	50.5 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowKnown for one	50.5 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirflowKnown for one	85.8 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	1.63 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	300000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for one	Aluminium, Copper, Nickel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of finsKnown for one	44	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	1.08 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.09 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	122 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	166 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	1.1 kg	773 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	120 x 120 x 25 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	165 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	255 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	155 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	96 x 95 x 166 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	109 x 109 x 62 mm
Rotational speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 RPM

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