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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 vs SilverStone AR12: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and SilverStone AR12 separate most on max speed: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 at 1500 RPM, SilverStone AR12 at 2200 RPM, 32% in favour of SilverStone AR12. Airflow splits them by another 25%, again favouring SilverStone AR12. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | SilverStone |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | SilverStone Argon AR12 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Height | 155 mm-1% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM3/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA115X/1366/2011/2066 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 150 W | 95-37% |
| Noise Level | 26.8 dBA | 29+2.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 121 mm | 128 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 580 g | 632 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Base Material | Direct-Touch Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1500 RPM-32% | 2200 RPM |
| Airflow | 51.4 CFM-25% | 68.9 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1842 | https://www.enostech.com/silverstone-ar12-rgb-cpu-air-cooler-review/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | SilverStone AR12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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! Pure Rock 2
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible quiet budget cooler for locked mainstream CPUs, not for chasing overclocks.
SilverStone AR12
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.
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