Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 vs CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 6identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler has 8.1 dB more noise level (low speed) than the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 (20 dB vs 11.9 dB). The CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler has 0.6 dB more noise level (high speed) than the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 (33 dB vs 32.4 dB). The CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler has 2.52 cfm more maximum airflow than the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 (82 cfm vs 79.48 cfm). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6, Processor on the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler. Fan diameter: 120/135 mm on the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6, 12 cm on the CoolBox H6 Processor Air cooler.

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:Chipset
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:Processor
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:120/135 mm
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:12 cm
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:11.9 dB
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:20 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:32.4 dB
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:33 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:79.48 cfm
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:82 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:2.25 mmH2O
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:3.1 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:Dual ball bearing
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:7
    • H6 Processor Air cooler:6

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Comparison of Dark Rock Pro 6, H6
57 specifications
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffersChipsetProcessor
TypeAir coolerAir cooler
Fan diameterDiffers120/135 mm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM3, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Rotational speed (max)2000 RPM2000 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs11.9 dB20 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs32.4 dB33 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers79.48 cfm82 cfm
AirflowKnown for one135.04 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.25 mmH2O3.1 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffersFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Dual ball bearing
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one300000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneCopperUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one2 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesDiffers76
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Power1 differ
Rated voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan power consumptionKnown for one4.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.15 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs300 W240 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 W
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm126 mm
DepthDiffers147 mm76 mm
HeightDiffers169 mm153 mm
Radiator widthKnown for one14 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator depthKnown for one12.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator heightKnown for one16.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.34 kg602 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 25 x 120 mm
Fan 2 dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one135 x 135 x 25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable lengthKnown for one0.12 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one193 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one212 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one224 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.09 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 g
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneTrimanUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one41.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one45.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one48.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one17.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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