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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 vs SilverStone NT07: Comparison
What is the difference between be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and SilverStone NT07?
Start with height, because it is the widest measured gap between them: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 155 mm against SilverStone NT07 22 mm, 605% in favour of SilverStone NT07. be quiet! Pure Rock 2 also leads on tdp rating, 150 W on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus 65 W on the SilverStone NT07. They differ on tower layout too, Single-Tower on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus Not Applicable on the SilverStone NT07. Base material is not the same on both, Direct-Touch Copper on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus Copper on the SilverStone NT07. There is a split on fan size as well, 120 mm on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus 80 mm on the SilverStone NT07.
Which should you buy, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 or SilverStone NT07?
Buy the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 for budget locked Ryzen 5 / Core i5 builds and noise-sensitive entry-level PCs, though it is the wrong buy for unlocked or high-TDP CPUs and enthusiasts wanting RGB. The SilverStone NT07 suits HTPC and living-room PC builds and low-profile or small-form-factor cases, though it is not the pick for overclocked or high-TDP CPUs and AMD AM4/AM5 builds (Intel-only bracket). Our rating of the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 (7.4/10): A sensible quiet budget cooler for locked mainstream CPUs, not for chasing overclocks. Our rating of the SilverStone NT07 (7/10): A dependable down-draft option for HTPC builds where a tower cooler won't fit.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and SilverStone NT07 differ on cooler type?
Yes. Cooler Type reads Air Tower on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus Air Low-Profile on the SilverStone NT07.
Is the Fan Count the same on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and SilverStone NT07?
It is. Both are listed at 1, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- be quiet!
- SilverStone NT07
- SilverStone
Cooler Type
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- Air Tower
- SilverStone NT07
- Air Low-Profile
Series
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- SilverStone NT07
- SilverStone NT07
Tower Type
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- Single-Tower
- SilverStone NT07
- Low-Profile (Down-Draft)
Height
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 155 mm-605%
- SilverStone NT07
- 22 mmBest
Socket Compatibility
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3
- SilverStone NT07
- Intel LGA1700
Tower Layout
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- Single-Tower
- SilverStone NT07
- Not Applicable
Fan Count
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 1
- SilverStone NT07
- 1
TDP Rating
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 150 WBest
- SilverStone NT07
- 65 W-57%
RGB Lighting
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- No
- SilverStone NT07
- No
Base Material
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- Direct-Touch Copper
- SilverStone NT07
- Copper
Fan Size
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 120 mm
- SilverStone NT07
- 80 mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Rock 2 if you want the higher fan count (1 vs 1) and the higher TDP rating (150 W vs 65 W).
Choose SilverStone NT07 if you want the lower height (22 mm vs 155 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | SilverStone NT07 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
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 NT07
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable down-draft option for HTPC builds where a tower cooler won't fit.