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be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs Noctua NH-D15 G2: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 at 1, Noctua NH-D15 G2 at 2, 50% in favour of Noctua NH-D15 G2. Height splits them by another 3%, this time favouring be quiet! Shadow Rock 3.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air, Single-Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 | NH-D15 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | BK004 | NH-D15 G2 |
| Height | 163 mm | 168 mm-3% |
| Socket Compatibility | Intel LGA1700/1200/2066/1151/1150/1155/2011(-3), AMD AM5/AM4 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 24.4 | 24.8 dBA+0.4 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipes | 5x 6mm Nickel-Plated Copper, Heat Pipe Direct Touch (HDT) | 8 |
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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