Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 vs be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 12identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:120/135 mm
    • Shadow Rock Slim:13.5 cm
  • Rotational speed (min)
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:1400 RPM
    • Shadow Rock Slim:600 RPM
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:1700 RPM
    • Shadow Rock Slim:1400 RPM
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:13.2 dB
    • Shadow Rock Slim:11.5 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:26.1 dB
    • Shadow Rock Slim:23.7 dB
  • Bearing type
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • Shadow Rock Slim:Rifle bearing
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:300000 h
    • Shadow Rock Slim:80000 h
  • Product colour
    • Dark Rock Pro 3:Black, Silver
    • Shadow Rock Slim:Black, Copper, Silver

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Comparison of Dark Rock Pro 3, Shadow Rock Slim
44 specifications
Performance8 differ
Fan diameterDiffers120/135 mm13.5 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2066, LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket 754, Socket 939, Socket 940, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2
Rotational speed (min)Differs1400 RPM600 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs1700 RPM1400 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs13.2 dB11.5 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs26.1 dB23.7 dB
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Rifle bearing
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs300000 h80000 h
Design5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Copper, Silver
MaterialDiffersAluminium, Copper, NickelAluminium, Copper
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Number of finsDiffers9052
Number of heat pipesDiffers74
Fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Power2 differ
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.32 W
Rated currentDiffers0.2 A0.11 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs250 W160 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
DepthDiffers150 mm74 mm
HeightDiffers163 mm161 mm
WeightDiffers1.2 kg729 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 x 135 x 22 mm
Cable lengthDiffers0.25 m0.22 m
Package depthDiffers210 mm178 mm
Package heightDiffers205 mm130 mm
Package weightDiffers1.62 kg1.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal pad includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Differs133 x 123 x 163 mm130 x 52 x 161 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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