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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 1, Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos at 3, 67% in favour of Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos. Max Speed splits them by another 16%, again favouring Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos. They match on socket compatibility, fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | MasterLiquid Atmos |
| Model Number | BK035 | MLX-D36M-A25PZ-R1 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA+2.6 dBA | 27.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM-16% | 2500 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Fans | 1x Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM | 3x SickleFlow Edge ARGB PWM, 120mm |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://www.newegg.com/cooler-master-liquid-cooling-system/p/N82E16835103362 |
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.
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A cooler whose distinctive ring-fan design is a genuine aesthetic differentiator more than a thermal one.
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