Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 vs CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 400 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 (2400 RPM vs 2000 RPM). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 7 dB more noise level (low speed) than the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 (18.9 dB vs 11.9 dB). The CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB has 7.8 dB more noise level (high speed) than the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 (40.2 dB vs 32.4 dB). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6, Computer case on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB. Type: Air cooler on the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6, Fan on the CoolBox X12 Ring ARGB.

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:Chipset
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Computer case
  • Type
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:Air cooler
    • X12 Ring ARGB:Fan
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:120/135 mm
    • X12 Ring ARGB:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:2000 RPM
    • X12 Ring ARGB:2400 RPM
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:11.9 dB
    • X12 Ring ARGB:18.9 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:32.4 dB
    • X12 Ring ARGB:40.2 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:79.48 cfm
    • X12 Ring ARGB:77.74 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:2.25 mmH2O
    • X12 Ring ARGB:3.39 mmH2O

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Comparison of Dark Rock Pro 6, X12 Ring ARGB
61 specifications
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffersChipsetComputer case
TypeDiffersAir coolerFan
Fan diameterDiffers120/135 mm12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs2000 RPM2400 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs11.9 dB18.9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs32.4 dB40.2 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers79.48 cfm77.74 cfm
AirflowKnown for one135.04 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.25 mmH2O3.39 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.99 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.44 mmH2O
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70000 h
Designidentical
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 pipesKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
LED connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-pin
Poweridentical
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)Known for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
LED voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers147 mm27 mm
HeightDiffers169 mm125 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 kg205 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one120 x 120 x 25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan 2 dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one135 x 135 x 25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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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