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be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 and EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB separate most on fan count: be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 at 1, EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB at 3, 67% in favour of EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | EK Waterblocks |
| Cooler Type | Air, Single-Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 | EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB |
| Model Number | BK004 | Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB |
| Socket Compatibility | Intel LGA1700/1200/2066/1151/1150/1155/2011(-3), AMD AM5/AM4 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/2066/2011-3/2011/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150 |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| Noise Level | 24.4 | 36 dBA+11.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
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.
EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A 360mm AIO whose real appeal is EKWB's genuine custom-loop pedigree distilled into a sealed, easier-to-install package.
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