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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 360: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 360 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 1, ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 360 at 3, 67% in favour of ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 360. TDP Rating splits them by another 40%, again favouring ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 360. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | ID-COOLING |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 360 |
| Model Number | BK035 | FROSTFLOW X 360 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | Intel LGA2066/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155/1156, AMD AM5/AM4 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| TDP Rating | 210 W-40% | 350 W |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA | 35.2 dBA+5.4 dBA |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 1800 RPM-14% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fans | 1x Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM | 3x 120mm PWM, 700-1800 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=160 |
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.
ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 360
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A functional budget step-up to 360mm for buyers already familiar with the smaller FROSTFLOW X 240.