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be quiet! Pure Rock 2

Expert rating7.4 / 10

Cooler Type:: Air Tower
Tower Type:: Single-Tower
Height:: 155 mm
RGB Lighting:: No

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Manufacturer: be quiet! Last updated: 2026-09-12

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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Review

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 budget single-tower air cooler, 4 direct-touch heatpipes, 120mm PWM fan, 155mm height, AM4/AM5/LGA1700 support, 150W TDP, quiet-focused entry cooler.

Pure Rock 2 is be quiet!'s entry point into air cooling, using four direct-touch heatpipes and a single PWM fan tuned for the brand's usual low-noise priority over outright thermal ceiling. It's aimed squarely at budget Ryzen 5 and Core i5 builds that just need dependable, quiet cooling rather than overclocking headroom.

Comparison to Alternatives

It sits a notch below its own sibling, the Pure Rock Pro 3, which adds heatpipes and a taller fin stack for meaningfully more TDP headroom. Against the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition, the Pure Rock 2 runs quieter at idle and light load, matching be quiet!'s acoustic-first reputation, though the 212 pulls ahead once cooling a warmer 100W+ chip.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.4 / 10

A sensible quiet budget cooler for locked mainstream CPUs, not for chasing overclocks.

Best for

Budget locked Ryzen 5 / Core i5 builds
Noise-sensitive entry-level PCs
Small-to-mid tower cases with average airflow

Not for

Unlocked or high-TDP CPUs
Enthusiasts wanting RGB
Overclocking headroom seekers

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	be quiet!
Series	be quiet! Pure Rock 2

Design

Cooler Type	Air Tower
Tower Type	Single-Tower
Height	155 mm
Socket Compatibility	AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3

Performance

Fan Count	1
TDP Rating	150 W
Noise Level	26.8 dBA
RGB Lighting	No

Cooler class

Tower Layout	Single-Tower

Air fit and clearance

Cooler Width	121 mm
Cooler Weight	580 g

Thermal capability

Heatpipe Count	4
Base Material	Direct-Touch Copper

Fans

Fan Size	120 mm
Max Speed	1500 RPM
Airflow	51.4 CFM
Bearing Type	Rifle
PWM Control	Yes

Lighting and display

Lighting	None

Ownership

Warranty	3 years

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 (Single-Tower Air/4 Heatpipes/120mm PWM Fan/155mm Height/Budget Silent Line)?

Key specs for the be quiet! Pure Rock 2: TDP Rating 150 W, Noise Level 26.8 dBA, Height 155 mm, Cooler Type Air Tower, Tower Type Single-Tower, Tower Layout Single-Tower.

Will the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 (Single-Tower Air/4 Heatpipes/120mm PWM Fan/155mm Height/Budget Silent Line) work with my current setup?

The be quiet! Pure Rock 2 (Single-Tower Air/4 Heatpipes/120mm PWM Fan/155mm Height/Budget Silent Line) lists Socket Compatibility is AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 (Single-Tower Air/4 Heatpipes/120mm PWM Fan/155mm Height/Budget Silent Line) best suited to?

Best suited to: Budget locked Ryzen 5 / Core i5 builds; Noise-sensitive entry-level PCs; Small-to-mid tower cases with average airflow.

What are the drawbacks of the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 (Single-Tower Air/4 Heatpipes/120mm PWM Fan/155mm Height/Budget Silent Line)?

Not the best fit for: Unlocked or high-TDP CPUs; Enthusiasts wanting RGB; Overclocking headroom seekers.