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be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 and Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex separate most on fan count: be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 at 1, Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex at 2, 50% in favour of Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex. Height splits them by another 3%, again favouring Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex. They match on tower type and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | Air, Single-Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 | Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK004 | MAP-T6PN-225PK-R1 |
| Height | 163 mm-3% | 159 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | Intel LGA1700/1200/2066/1151/1150/1155/2011(-3), AMD AM5/AM4 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 24.4 | 30 dBA+5.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Verdict
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest cooler in be quiet!'s Shadow Rock series, and a genuinely quiet single-tower option for buyers who put acoustics ahead of maximum thermal headroom.
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