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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs Thermalright Assassin X 120: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and Thermalright Assassin X 120 separate most on height: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 161 mm, Thermalright Assassin X 120 at 155 mm, 4% in favour of Thermalright Assassin X 120. They match on tower type, fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | Thermalright Assassin X 120 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK035 | Assassin X 120 SE |
| Height | 161 mm-4% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 210 W | 180-14% |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA+4.8 dBA | 25 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | Thermalright Assassin X 120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright Assassin X 120
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional price-to-performance for a locked mainstream build.