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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 vs SilverStone PF360: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 vs SilverStone PF360 height compared
Start with height, because it is the widest measured gap between them: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 155 mm against SilverStone PF360 28 mm, 454% in favour of SilverStone PF360. Add tdp rating to that, 150 W on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus 280 W on the SilverStone PF360, and the pattern holds. Add fan count to that, 1 on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus 3 on the SilverStone PF360, and the pattern holds. SilverStone PF360 also leads on airflow, 51.4 CFM on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus 93.97 CFM on the SilverStone PF360. Max speed runs the same way, 1500 RPM on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus 2200 RPM on the SilverStone PF360, another win for SilverStone PF360.
Who each one is for
Buy the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 for budget locked Ryzen 5 / Core i5 builds and noise-sensitive entry-level PCs, though it is not the pick for unlocked or high-TDP CPUs and enthusiasts wanting RGB. The SilverStone PF360 suits builds wanting a distinctive flat-radiator aesthetic and 360mm-radiator cases with good exhaust, though it is not built for noise-sensitive builds and buyers wanting the lowest dBA at a given TDP. 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 PF360 (7.1/10): A visually distinctive 360mm AIO that trades some acoustic efficiency for its shrouded look.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and SilverStone PF360 differ on noise level?
Yes. Noise Level reads 26.8 dBA on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 versus 35.6 dBA on the SilverStone PF360.
Is the Fan Size the same on the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and SilverStone PF360?
It is. Both are listed at 120 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- be quiet!
- SilverStone PF360
- SilverStone
Cooler Type
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- Air Tower
- SilverStone PF360
- AIO Liquid
Series
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- SilverStone PF360
- SilverStone PermaFrost PF360
Height
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 155 mm-454%
- SilverStone PF360
- 28 mmBest
Socket Compatibility
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3
- SilverStone PF360
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Fan Count
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 1-67%
- SilverStone PF360
- 3Best
TDP Rating
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 150 W-46%
- SilverStone PF360
- 280 WBest
Noise Level
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 26.8 dBABest
- SilverStone PF360
- 35.6 dBA
RGB Lighting
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- No
- SilverStone PF360
- Yes
Fan Size
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 120 mm
- SilverStone PF360
- 120 mm
Max Speed
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 1500 RPM-32%
- SilverStone PF360
- 2200 RPMBest
Airflow
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- 51.4 CFM-45%
- SilverStone PF360
- 93.97 CFMBest
Lighting
- be quiet! Pure Rock 2
- None
- SilverStone PF360
- ARGB
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Rock 2 if you want the lower noise level (26.8 dBA vs 35.6 dBA).
Choose SilverStone PF360 if you want the lower height (28 mm vs 155 mm), the higher fan count (3 vs 1) and the higher TDP rating (280 W vs 150 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | SilverStone PF360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PF360
7.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A visually distinctive 360mm AIO that trades some acoustic efficiency for its shrouded look.