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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs be quiet! Pure Rock 2: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and be quiet! Pure Rock 2 separate most on tdp rating: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 210 W, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 at 150 W, 29% in favour of be quiet! Dark Rock 5. Max Speed splits them by another 29%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Rock 5. They match on 9 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Height | 161 mm-4% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 210 W | 150 W-29% |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA+3 dBA | 26.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 136 mm | 121 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 1030 g | 580 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 1500 RPM-29% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1842 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | 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
be quiet! Dark Rock 5
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-judged mid-tier dual-tower cooler that keeps be quiet!'s acoustic focus at a friendlier price than the Pro 6.
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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