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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 vs Thermalright Assassin X 120: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and Thermalright Assassin X 120 differ on cooler type: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 at Air Tower, Thermalright Assassin X 120 at Air. They match on 4 other specifications, including tower type, height and fan count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | Thermalright Assassin X 120 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Height | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 150 W-17% | 180 |
| Noise Level | 26.8 dBA+1.8 dBA | 25 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | Thermalright Assassin X 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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.
Thermalright Assassin X 120
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional price-to-performance for a locked mainstream build.
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