Compare: Fuma 2 Rev. B vs Dark Rock Pro 5 (Performance)

Design and Aesthetics:

Fuma 2 Rev. B

The Scythe Fuma 2 Rev. B features a dual-tower design with two slim aluminum heatsinks and a pair of 120mm Kaze Flex fans. This design ensures efficient heat dissipation and allows for compatibility with various system configurations, including those with tall RAM modules. Aesthetically, the Fuma 2 Rev. B has a sleek, modern appearance with a black and gray color scheme that complements a variety of build themes.

Dark Rock Pro 5 (Performance)

This cooler features a sleek black design that stands out. The signature Be-Quiet fan adds a unique touch, breaking away from the cooler's boxy appearance. Additionally, the top of the cooler boasts a clean design, contributing to a polished and refined look for your setup.

Install Notes:

Fuma 2 Rev. B

The Scythe Fuma 2 Rev. B comes with a mounting system that offers compatibility with a wide variety of Intel and AMD sockets. The installation process is relatively straightforward, thanks to the detailed instructions and high-quality components provided. This cooler employs a similar method to the Noctua installation, but with a slight alteration in the male and female connectors on the cooler's mounting system. This modification allows for easy installation and removal of the cooler. However, to ensure optimal cooling performance, it's essential to carefully follow the instructions and achieve proper mounting.

Dark Rock Pro 5 (Performance)

The Dark Rock Pro 5 marks a notable advancement over its predecessors, featuring a mounting system that aligns with those of most mainstream coolers. This iteration enhances the design by securing the mounting bracket directly to the cooler, a change from the prior generation. Fan installation sees improvements too; the front fan comes pre-attached, ensuring perfect alignment, while the middle fan is designed to slide in from the top, secured by the top mount instead of side brackets. These enhancements significantly improve the cooler's setup and performance compared to the previous generation. Additionally, given the option to change the power speed on the top of the cooler, the middle fan has a 5 pin connector to facilitate this functionality, which forces you to use their connection rather than direct control through the motherboard.

Cooling Performance:

Fuma 2 Rev. B

The performance of the Scythe Fuma 2 Rev. B is exceptional due to its six heat pipes that efficiently transfer heat away from the CPU and into the large fin arrays of the heatsinks. It is suitable for a wide range of processors, including moderate to low level TDPs. The cooler may not be suitable for high levels of overclocking but it is a popular choice among enthusiasts for mainstream CPUs.

Dark Rock Pro 5 (Performance)

There are two modes to this cooler, the performance mode and the quiet mode. The cooler selected covers the performance mode of the cooler. Overall, this cooler provides better cooling than the average cooler tested. However, this cooler get's puts to its limits when placed under high loads. With that in mind, if you're looking to place this cooler on a CPU that produces a lot of heat, you may want to consider other options. Check out our temperature graphs to see how the cooler performance on your respective CPU.

Noise Performance:

Fuma 2 Rev. B

One of the key attributes of the Scythe Fuma 2 Rev. B is its moderate noise output. The dual 120mm Kaze Flex fans are engineered for maximum airflow and moderate noise levels. Users can anticipate quiet cooling under most workloads.

Dark Rock Pro 5 (Performance)

In regards to sound, this cooler is quieter than the average cooler between 60% fan speed and 90% fan speed. However as the fan approaches 100%, the noise level is more in line with what to expect from an average cooler.

Summary:

Fuma 2 Rev. B

The Scythe Fuma 2 Rev. B is a high-caliber air cooler that offers exceptional cooling performance and quiet operation. Its dual-tower design and modern aesthetics make it an appealing choice for users in search of a dependable and efficient cooling solution for high-performance computing systems.

Dark Rock Pro 5 (Performance)

The Dark Rock Pro 5 features an improved mounting system and pre-attached fans for easier setup, with an option to adjust fan speed directly on the device. Its sleek black design and signature quiet fan contribute to both aesthetics and performance, offering enhanced cooling in both performance and quiet modes. Although it outperforms average coolers under moderate loads, it may struggle with high-heat CPUs. Noise levels are lower than average until the fan reaches full speed, where it aligns with typical cooler sounds.