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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 vs Noctua NH-D12L: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 and Noctua NH-D12L separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 at 2, Noctua NH-D12L at 1, 50% in favour of be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6. Height splits them by another 17%, this time favouring Noctua NH-D12L.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 | Noctua NH-D12L |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Dual-Tower (Asymmetric) |
| Model Number | BK048 | NH-D12L |
| Height | 169 mm-17% | 145 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| TDP Rating | 300 W | 220-27% |
| Noise Level | 32.4 dBA+10 dBA | 22.4 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 | Noctua NH-D12L |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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Verdict
Noctua NH-D12L
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent no-compromise pick when tall RAM rules out a standard dual-fan tower.