Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 vs FSP AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB

18specifications compared
14differ
4identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Dark Rock Pro 6:Chipset
- AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB:Processor
Type
- Dark Rock Pro 6:Air cooler
- AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB:Liquid cooling kit
Fan diameter
- Dark Rock Pro 6:120/135 mm
- AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB:12 cm
Maximum airflow
- Dark Rock Pro 6:79.48 cfm
- AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB:54.58 cfm
Maximum air pressure
- Dark Rock Pro 6:2.25 mmH2O
- AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB:1.87 mmH2O
Bearing type
- Dark Rock Pro 6:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
- AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB:Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Product colour
- Dark Rock Pro 6:Black
- AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB:White
Number of fans
- Dark Rock Pro 6:2 fan(s)
- AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB:3 fan(s)

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Comparison of Dark Rock Pro 6, AD36-W
66 specifications	A be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 View product	B FSP AD36-W Processor Cooler Liquid White ARGB Model AD36-W View product
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Chipset	Processor
TypeDiffers	Air cooler	Liquid cooling kit
Fan diameterDiffers	120/135 mm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5	LGA 1954, LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Socket AM5, Socket AM4
Rotational speed (max)Known for one	2000 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	11.9 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	32.4 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	79.48 cfm	54.58 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	135.04 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers	2.25 mmH2O	1.87 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeDiffers	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	300000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.51 mmH2O
Fan noise level (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.7 dB
Fan noise level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 dB
Pump noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
Fan speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000 RPM
Fan speed (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2850 RPM
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Radiator materialKnown for one	Copper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansDiffers	2 fan(s)	3 fan(s)
Fins materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one	4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
Poweridentical
Rated voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan power consumptionKnown for one	4.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.15 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pump power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Pump voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthKnown for one	140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	147 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	169 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radiator widthDiffers	14 cm	39.4 cm
Radiator depthDiffers	12.2 cm	12 cm
Radiator heightDiffers	16.9 cm	2.7 cm
WeightDiffers	1.34 kg	1.4 kg
Fan 2 dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	135 x 135 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	0.12 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	193 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	212 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	2.09 kg	2.21 kg
Waterblock widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 cm
Waterblock depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 cm
Waterblock heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 cm
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Triman	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU bracket(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one	41.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one	45.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one	48.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one	17.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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