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be quiet! Dark Rock 4 vs Fractal Design Celsius+ S36: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 4 and Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 at 1, Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 at 3, 67% in favour of Fractal Design Celsius+ S36. Warranty splits them by another 40%, again favouring Fractal Design Celsius+ S36.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 | Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 |
| Model Number | BK021 | FD-W-2-S3601 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | Intel LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1366/2011/2011-3/2066, AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/AM4/FM1/FM2/FM2+/TR4 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| Noise Level | 21.4 dBA | 32.2 dBA+10.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1400 RPM-30% | 2000 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 3 years-40% | 5 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1376 | https://assets.fractal-design.com/files/uxzbxy2o/production/b67853629f9f80acdb6dba94a8183760a3b8e25d.pdf |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 | Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
be quiet! Dark Rock 4
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable, genuinely quiet single-tower cooler that's been slightly outclassed by be quiet!'s own newer Dark Rock 5, but still a solid mid-tier pick on sale.
Fractal Design Celsius+ S36
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A tastefully understated 360mm AIO for builds that want RGB without a busy showpiece.