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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB separate most on height: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 161 mm, EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB at 27 mm, 496% in favour of EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB. Fan Count splits them by another 67%, again favouring EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | EK Waterblocks |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB |
| Model Number | BK035 | Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB |
| Height | 161 mm-496% | 27 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| TDP Rating | 210 W-25% | 280 |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA+0.4 dBA | 29.4 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years-40% | 5 |
| Fans | 1x Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM | 3x EK-Vardar D-RGB, 120mm |
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.
EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A 360mm AIO whose real appeal is EKWB's genuine custom-loop pedigree distilled into a sealed, easier-to-install package.
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