Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 vs Hiditec DC40 PRO

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 has 1.4 dB more noise level (high speed) than the Hiditec DC40 PRO (32.4 dB vs 31 dB). The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 has 4 cfm more maximum airflow than the Hiditec DC40 PRO (79.48 cfm vs 75.48 cfm). The Hiditec DC40 PRO has 0.02 mmH2O more maximum air pressure than the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 (2.27 mmH2O vs 2.25 mmH2O). Suitable location: Chipset on the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6, Processor on the Hiditec DC40 PRO. Fan diameter: 120/135 mm on the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6, 12 cm on the Hiditec DC40 PRO.

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:Chipset
    • DC40 PRO:Processor
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:120/135 mm
    • DC40 PRO:12 cm
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:32.4 dB
    • DC40 PRO:31 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:79.48 cfm
    • DC40 PRO:75.48 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:2.25 mmH2O
    • DC40 PRO:2.27 mmH2O
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:300000 h
    • DC40 PRO:60000 h
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:7
    • DC40 PRO:6
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:300 W
    • DC40 PRO:270 W

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Comparison of Dark Rock Pro 6, DC40 PRO
56 specifications
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffersChipsetProcessor
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 1851, LGA 1700, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1366 (Socket B), Socket AM4, Socket AM5, Socket AM3+, Socket AM3, Socket AM2
Rotational speed (max)Known for one2000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for one11.9 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs32.4 dB31 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers79.48 cfm75.48 cfm
AirflowKnown for one135.04 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.25 mmH2O2.27 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs300000 h60000 h
Design1 differ
Radiator materialKnown for oneCopperUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesDiffers76
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Copper
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
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 W270 W
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC 12V
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers147 mm118 mm
HeightDiffers169 mm162 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 kg1.5 kg
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 details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEECE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
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
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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