Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Pure Rock Slim vs be quiet! SilentWings 3 PWM

24specifications compared
20differ
4identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- Pure Rock Slim:Processor
- SilentWings 3 PWM:Computer case
Type
- Pure Rock Slim:Cooler
- SilentWings 3 PWM:Fan
Fan diameter
- Pure Rock Slim:9.2 cm
- SilentWings 3 PWM:12 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- Pure Rock Slim:2000 RPM
- SilentWings 3 PWM:1450 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- Pure Rock Slim:25.4 dB
- SilentWings 3 PWM:16.4 dB
Maximum airflow
- Pure Rock Slim:35.14 cfm
- SilentWings 3 PWM:50.5 cfm
Airflow
- Pure Rock Slim:59.38 m³/h
- SilentWings 3 PWM:80.47 m³/h
Maximum air pressure
- Pure Rock Slim:1.67 mmH2O
- SilentWings 3 PWM:1.79 mmH2O

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Comparison of Pure Rock Slim, SilentWings 3 PWM
42 specifications	A be quiet! Pure Rock Slim View product	B be quiet! SilentWings 3 PWM View product
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Processor	Computer case
TypeDiffers	Cooler	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	9.2 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), Socket AM2+, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	2000 RPM	1450 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	13.1 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs	25.4 dB	16.4 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers	35.14 cfm	50.5 cfm
AirflowDiffers	59.38 m³/h	80.47 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers	1.67 mmH2O	1.79 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Bearing typeKnown for one	Sleeve bearing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	80000 h	300000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Copper, Silver	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Aluminium, Copper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of finsKnown for one	33	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fins materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, WEEE, RU, Tüv
Power2 differ
Power supplyKnown for one	3.84 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageDiffers	12 V	5 - 13.2 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.32 A	0.12 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.44 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	97 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	81.8 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	124.8 mm	25 mm
WeightKnown for one	358 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	92 x 92 x 25 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	124 mm	140.7 mm
Package depthDiffers	159 mm	31.4 mm
Package heightDiffers	159 mm	191.2 mm
Package weightDiffers	580 g	300 g
Packaging contentidentical
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Heatsink dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	97 x 56.2 x 124.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84733080

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