Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 vs Tacens Anima Anima 8cm

20specifications compared
19differ
1identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Dark Rock Pro 3:Processor
- Anima 8cm:Computer case
Type
- Dark Rock Pro 3:Cooler
- Anima 8cm:Fan
Fan diameter
- Dark Rock Pro 3:120/135 mm
- Anima 8cm:8 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- Dark Rock Pro 3:1700 RPM
- Anima 8cm:1800 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- Dark Rock Pro 3:26.1 dB
- Anima 8cm:12 dB
Maximum airflow
- Dark Rock Pro 3:67.8 cfm
- Anima 8cm:30.5 cfm
Maximum air pressure
- Dark Rock Pro 3:2.1 mmH2O
- Anima 8cm:1.25 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- Dark Rock Pro 3:300000 h
- Anima 8cm:50000 h

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Comparison of Dark Rock Pro 3, Anima 8cm
38 specifications	A be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 View product	B Tacens Anima Anima 8cm View product
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	120/135 mm	8 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	LGA 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+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	1400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1700 RPM	1800 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	13.2 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs	26.1 dB	12 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers	67.8 cfm	30.5 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	113.8 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	1.23 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers	2.1 mmH2O	1.25 mmH2O
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)Differs	300000 h	50000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Aluminium, Copper, Nickel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	2 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of finsKnown for one	90	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	2.4 W	1.44 W
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.2 A	0.12 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	250 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	137 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	150 mm	80 mm
HeightDiffers	163 mm	25 mm
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	68 g
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.25 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	180 mm	30 mm
Package depthDiffers	210 mm	85 mm
Package heightDiffers	205 mm	95 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.62 kg	84 g
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	133 x 123 x 163 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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