be quiet! Pure Rock 3 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
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Key differences
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Heatpipes (6 vs 4)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 180 W)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 42 mm)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Max noise (25.6 dBA vs 26.8 dBA)
Full spec comparison
Spec
be quiet! Pure Rock 3
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity180 W260 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes46▲
Cooler height155 mm155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans12▲
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise26.8 dBA25.6 dBA▲
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance42 mm45 mm▲