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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs DeepCool Castle 360EX: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and DeepCool Castle 360EX separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 1, DeepCool Castle 360EX at 3, 67% in favour of DeepCool Castle 360EX. Max Speed splits them by another 14%, this time favouring be quiet! Dark Rock 5. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | DeepCool Castle 360EX |
| Model Number | BK035 | DP-GS-H12-CSL360EX |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA | 32.1 dBA+2.3 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 1030 g | 1706 g |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 1800 RPM-14% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Fans | 1x Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM | 3x 120mm Hydro Bearing PWM, 500-1800 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuliquidcoolers/Castle-360EX-Liquid-CPU-Cooler/2021/121.shtml |
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.
DeepCool Castle 360EX
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid value-tier 360mm RGB AIO, worth buying on sale but generally outclassed by DeepCool's own newer LT720 at similar pricing.