Reviewers Liked
- Price
- Easy installation
- No interference with memory modules
- Can add a second fan
- Good overall performance
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Preapplied thermal paste
Be Quiet! Pure Rock CPU Cooler
The be quiet! Pure Rock 120mm CPU Cooler is the most silent product I have ever tested. At times I had to check that the fan was still running. If you want a product that looks great, performs well and is practically silent, buy this.
-- As reviewed by eTeknix
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