be quiet! Dark Rock Elite vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
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Key differences
- •be quiet! Dark Rock Elite has lower Max noise (23 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Cooler height (155 mm vs 168 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
be quiet! Dark Rock Elite
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity—260 W
Socket supportAM5 / LGA1700/1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes—6
Cooler height168 mm155 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans—2
Fan size135 mm120 mm
Max noise23 dBA▲25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance—45 mm