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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 vs Zalman Reserator5 Z36: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 and Zalman Reserator5 Z36 separate most on height: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 at 155 mm, Zalman Reserator5 Z36 at 27 mm, 474% in favour of Zalman Reserator5 Z36. Fan Count splits them by another 67%, again favouring Zalman Reserator5 Z36.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Zalman |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | Zalman Reserator5 Z36 |
| Height | 155 mm-474% | 27 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| TDP Rating | 150 W-46% | 280 |
| Noise Level | 26.8 dBA | 28+1.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | Zalman Reserator5 Z36 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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.
Zalman Reserator5 Z36
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A visually striking, competitively priced 360mm AIO for RGB-focused budgets.
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