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be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 and Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 at 1, Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 at 2, 50% in favour of Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510. Height splits them by another 2%, again favouring Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermaltake |
| Cooler Type | Air, Single-Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 | Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK004 | CL-P075-AL12BL-A |
| Height | 163 mm-2% | 159.5 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | Intel LGA1700/1200/2066/1151/1150/1155/2011(-3), AMD AM5/AM4 | AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 190 | 180 W-5% |
| Noise Level | 24.4+0.8 dBA | 23.6 dBA |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 | Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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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.
Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A convenient, RGB-lit dual-tower cooler with a genuinely useful tool-free fan-mounting system.