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be quiet! LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm vs Hiditec DC40 PRO

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 8identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The be quiet! LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm has 5.8 dB more noise level (high speed) than the Hiditec DC40 PRO (36.8 dB vs 31 dB). The Hiditec DC40 PRO has 13.68 cfm more maximum airflow than the be quiet! LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm (75.48 cfm vs 61.8 cfm). The be quiet! LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm has 0.24 mmH2O more maximum air pressure than the Hiditec DC40 PRO (2.51 mmH2O vs 2.27 mmH2O). Type: All-in-one liquid cooler on the be quiet! LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm, Air cooler on the Hiditec DC40 PRO. Bearing type: Rifle bearing on the be quiet! LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm, Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) on the Hiditec DC40 PRO.

  • Type
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm:All-in-one liquid cooler
    • DC40 PRO:Air cooler
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm:36.8 dB
    • DC40 PRO:31 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm:61.8 cfm
    • DC40 PRO:75.48 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm:2.51 mmH2O
    • DC40 PRO:2.27 mmH2O
  • Bearing type
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm:Rifle bearing
    • DC40 PRO:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
  • Number of fans
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm:3 fan(s)
    • DC40 PRO:2 fan(s)
  • Height
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm:52 mm
    • DC40 PRO:162 mm
  • Weight
    • LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm:1.6 kg
    • DC40 PRO:1.5 kg

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Comparison of LIGHT LOOP IO LCD | 360mm, DC40 PRO
62 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeDiffersAll-in-one liquid coolerAir cooler
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, 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
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Intel® Core™ i9Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for one17.2 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs36.8 dB31 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers61.8 cfm75.48 cfm
AirflowKnown for one105.1 m³/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.51 mmH2O2.27 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeDiffersRifle bearingFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Known for one2100 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speedKnown for one2900 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one2900 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speed (min)Known for one2900 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Known for one60000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneAluminumUnknown — not stated by the source
Base plate materialKnown for oneCopperUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansDiffers3 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Number of fan blades99
Illumination LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneNot applicableUnknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Copper
Fins materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Poweridentical
Fan power consumptionKnown for one5.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan currentKnown for one0.17 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltage12 V12 V
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC 12V
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
HeightDiffers52 mm162 mm
Radiator widthKnown for one12 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator depthKnown for one39.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Radiator heightKnown for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Tube lengthKnown for one40 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock widthKnown for one6.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock depthKnown for one6.38 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock heightKnown for one5.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.6 kg1.5 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Package widthKnown for one205 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one448 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one137 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.61 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source118 mm
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCACE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Doesn't containKnown for oneCadmium, Lead, MercuryUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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