Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock TF vs Tacens AURA PRO II 8cm

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 1identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Suitable location
    • Dark Rock TF:Processor
    • AURA PRO II 8cm:Computer case
  • Type
    • Dark Rock TF:Cooler
    • AURA PRO II 8cm:Fan
  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock TF:13.5 cm
    • AURA PRO II 8cm:8 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Rock TF:1400 RPM
    • AURA PRO II 8cm:2500 RPM
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Dark Rock TF:11.9 dB
    • AURA PRO II 8cm:7 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock TF:26.7 dB
    • AURA PRO II 8cm:16 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock TF:67.8 cfm
    • AURA PRO II 8cm:24.71 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock TF:2.1 mmH2O
    • AURA PRO II 8cm:2.52 mmH2O

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Comparison of Dark Rock TF, AURA PRO II 8cm
48 specifications
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationDiffersProcessorComputer case
TypeDiffersCoolerFan
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm8 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 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)Differs1400 RPM2500 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Differs11.9 dB7 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs26.7 dB16 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers67.8 cfm24.71 cfm
AirflowKnown for one113.8 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.1 mmH2O2.52 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for oneFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs300000 h100000 h
Number of speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rotational speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 RPM
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.07 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.46 mmH2O
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, White
MaterialKnown for oneAluminium, Copper, NickelUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one2 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of finsKnown for one126Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1.32 WUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.11 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one220 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers162.6 mm80 mm
HeightDiffers130.8 mm25 mm
WeightDiffers810 g67.7 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one135 x 135 x 22 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one0.22 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one210 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one140 x 162.6 x 108.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneGermanyUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733080Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one435 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one595 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one20 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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