Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock TF vs be quiet! SilentWings 3

24specifications compared
21differ
3identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Dark Rock TF:Processor
- SilentWings 3:Computer case
Type
- Dark Rock TF:Cooler
- SilentWings 3:Fan
Fan diameter
- Dark Rock TF:13.5 cm
- SilentWings 3:12 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- Dark Rock TF:1400 RPM
- SilentWings 3:1450 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- Dark Rock TF:26.7 dB
- SilentWings 3:16.4 dB
Maximum airflow
- Dark Rock TF:67.8 cfm
- SilentWings 3:50.5 cfm
Airflow
- Dark Rock TF:113.8 m³/h
- SilentWings 3:80.47 m³/h
Maximum air pressure
- Dark Rock TF:2.1 mmH2O
- SilentWings 3:1.79 mmH2O

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Comparison of Dark Rock TF, SilentWings 3
47 specifications	A be quiet! Dark Rock TF View product	B be quiet! SilentWings 3 View product
Performance8 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	13.5 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, LGA 775 (Socket T), Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1400 RPM	1450 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	11.9 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs	26.7 dB	16.4 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers	67.8 cfm	50.5 cfm
AirflowDiffers	113.8 m³/h	80.47 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers	2.1 mmH2O	1.79 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
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Aluminium, Copper, Nickel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansDiffers	2 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of finsKnown for one	126	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-pin
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, WEEE, RU, Tüv
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	1.32 W	1.44 W
VoltageDiffers	12 V	5 - 13.2 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.11 A	0.12 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	162.6 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	130.8 mm	25 mm
WeightKnown for one	810 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	135 x 135 x 22 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthDiffers	0.22 m	0.5 m
Package widthDiffers	190 mm	140.7 mm
Package depthDiffers	210 mm	31.4 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	191.2 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.5 kg	300 g
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	140 x 162.6 x 108.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Germany	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	435 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	595 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	20 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	12 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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