Testseek.com have collected 126 expert reviews of the Be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 CPU cooler and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 CPU cooler.
October 2013
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The editors liked
Build Quality
Size
Very Good Cooling Efficiency
Low Noise Levels
Dual Fan Solution
FourDirectional Fan Mounting
Socket Compatibility
3 Years Warranty
Price (For Some)
Fan can be mounted on any of the four sides. Silent Fan. Sleek look.
Square Tower Design
Silent 122mm Cooling Fan
Four Heatpipe Design
Thick Fin Radiator
Brushed Heatsink Cover
180w Power Handling
Very quiet
Sleek design
Universal cooler
Price
Extremely quiet
Great looks
Easy to install
Exceptional build quality
Fan can be mounted on any side
The editors didn't like
Current Availability
Lack of Extra Fan Mounting Clips
Installation is quite difficult. Large and bulky. Poor for overclocking
Mounting system is cumbersome
Cooler could benefit from a second fan
More difficult installation that other coolers
May block memory with larger heatspreaders
Other coolers we have tested have performanced better
Memory clearance with traditional fan orientation
Mediocre cooling performance
Lack of availability in the USA at the time this review was written
Published: 2016-08-10, Author: Gary , review by: overclock3d.net
Abstract: If you're a regular visitor to the pages of OC3D you'll no have noticed a bit of dearth of cooler reviews. The reason for this is simple, we've retired the old 2011 rig and have been busy specking up and putting together a new test rig. Not that the 2011...
Build Quality, Size, Very Good Cooling Efficiency, Low Noise Levels, Dual Fan Solution, FourDirectional Fan Mounting, Socket Compatibility, 3 Years Warranty, Price (For Some)
Current Availability, Lack of Extra Fan Mounting Clips
Be Quiet! currently has all of their CPU Cooler models divided into two product lines the Shadow Rock which is aimed towards people who want performance with low noise levels and at a rather affordable price tag and the Dark Rock one which is their high e...
Published: 2014-06-08, Author: Max , review by: frostytech.com
Abstract: Computer enthusiasts are funny bunch, always on the look out for better, faster, cooler, quieter and less expensive. All in One liquid coolers are relatively expensive, but this hasn't slowed their adoption too much. Fancy new cooling concepts like the Ca...
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Published: 2014-05-29, Author: Tom , review by: modders-inc.com
Abstract: The evolution of the CPU has forced manufacturers to change how CPU cooling is approached. There no single correct way, but there are various options, some options are extremely simple while others can be rather complex. In the market today, there are var...
Published: 2014-02-11, Author: Will , review by: proclockers.com
All in all the Shadow Rock 2 from be quiet! is a great little cooler. The fan included with the cooler is amazingly quiet at all power levels – to the point where you want to keep looking at it to make sure the fan is spinning. The brushed aluminum top a...
Square Tower Design, Silent 122mm Cooling Fan, Four Heatpipe Design, Thick Fin Radiator, Brushed Heatsink Cover, 180w Power Handling
Mounting system is cumbersome, Cooler could benefit from a second fan
As with any computer component the designers set out to accomplish a goal. With some products that goal is to be universal and work with anything while others have more specialized tasks and do that one thing extremely well. In terms of heatsinks they can...
Fan can be mounted on any of the four sides. Silent Fan. Sleek look.
Installation is quite difficult. Large and bulky. Poor for overclocking
If you're using a 4770k/3770k and wanting to overclock then the Shadow rock 2 might not be for you. On the other hand, if you are using a 3570/4570k or any Sandy Bridge chip, and you want a super-quiet cooler, than this might fit your needs....
More difficult installation that other coolers, May block memory with larger heatspreaders, Other coolers we have tested have performanced better
When I first took the Shadow Rock 2 out of its packaging I was very surprised at the quality and design of the cooler. The brushed aluminum top piece really looks great and is going to look even better inside of a case with a side panel window. The color...
Price, Extremely quiet, Great looks, Easy to install, Exceptional build quality, Fan can be mounted on any side
Memory clearance with traditional fan orientation, Mediocre cooling performance, Lack of availability in the USA at the time this review was written
The be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 retails for $49.90. Price Extremely quiet Great looks Easy to install Exceptional build quality Fan can be mounted on any side Memory clearance with traditional fan orientation Mediocre cooling performance Lack of availability...
The Shadow Rock 2 has an industrial look with its brushed aluminum top-plate and exposed copper heatpipes. This is a look that seems to be either a “love it” or “hate it” type of thing to many people, but I like industrial looks just as much, if not bet...
