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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 vs Phanteks PH-TC14PE: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and Phanteks PH-TC14PE separate most on fan count: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 at 1, Phanteks PH-TC14PE at 2, 50% in favour of Phanteks PH-TC14PE. Height splits them by another 5%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Rock 2.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Phanteks |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | Phanteks PH-TC14PE |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Height | 155 mm | 163 mm-5% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 150 W-32% | 220 |
| Noise Level | 26.8 dBA+7.2 dBA | 19.6 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | Phanteks PH-TC14PE |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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Verdict
be quiet! Pure Rock 2
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible quiet budget cooler for locked mainstream CPUs, not for chasing overclocks.
Phanteks PH-TC14PE
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine classic that remains one of the quietest dual-tower coolers available, still worth buying today despite its age.
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