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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs be quiet! Pure Rock 2: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and be quiet! Pure Rock 2 separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 2, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 36. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring ARCTIC Freezer 36. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Height | 159 mm-3% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 126 mm | 121 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 890 g | 580 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM-17% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1842 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ARCTIC Freezer 36
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable entry-level upgrade over a stock cooler, without pretending to be more than that.
be quiet! Pure Rock 2
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible quiet budget cooler for locked mainstream CPUs, not for chasing overclocks.
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