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be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 and NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 at 1, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024 at 3, 67% in favour of NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air, Single-Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 | NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024 |
| Model Number | BK004 | RL-KR36E-B2 |
| Socket Compatibility | Intel LGA1700/1200/2066/1151/1150/1155/2011(-3), AMD AM5/AM4 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
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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