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
Abstract: The Be Quiet! Shadow Rock 2 CPU Air Cooler is well crafted, comes with four 8mm heatpipes, has a smooth copper base & 51 aluminum fins. Also, the included 4pin SlientWings 120mm fan and the turbulence-reducing wave design on fins reduces noise generation ...
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Published: 2013-08-20, Author: George , review by: hitechlegion.com
One thing I have to say; be quiet! products, regardless of their line stature, always look and feel impressive, and are presented very nicely. There is no questioning the quality that goes in, and it stands out in every aspect. While the Shadow Rock 2 m...
Silent, Attractive design, Ability to mount fans on all four sides, Threeyear warranty, AMD & Intel socket compatibility
Memory clearance, Struggles to keep temps down with overclock
The be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 is a nice cube-shaped cooler with 51 cooling fins. The included single PWM fan quietly gets the job done at stock settings, and I found that an additional fan can help to knock a few degress off. The top cap covers the heat pip...
Published: 2013-10-12, Author: Chad , review by: tweaktown.com
I am really torn with how to approach the end of this Shadow Rock 2 review. On one hand we have a cooler that is a delightful addition to any system at stock levels. In these conditions, this cooler from BeQuiet can easily handle the job at hand, and do ...
The Shadow Rock TF 2 is another capable cooling solution from the folks at be quiet!It is a good-looking cooler with its capped heatpipes and aluminium heatsink. The dimensions are also interesting as it is relatively large for a low-profile cooler, while...
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Abstract: A CPU cooler can be very cheap, very expensive and can even cost you up to 100 euros. For this article we tested 39 current CPU coolers and try to find out which one has the best cooling, is the quietest or ideally which one excels at both. Every pro...
price performance is ok and what we really liked is the design as well as the build quality Build Quality Design Mounting kit Installation The mountingkit is the achilles heel of this cooler BeQuiet! should definitely rework this part of the Shadow...
Starting with the build quality of the Shadow Rock 2 we have no complaints. It is a well assembled unit which shows no defects around the heatsink or base plate. In terms of design we always like to see a cooler which arrives as pre-assembled as possible ...
Abstract: be quiet! are a brand that we believe are one of the best in the world, and based on their success in Germany as the leading power supply manufacturer, they also have a big focus on cooling products too. This stemmed from previous models including the Sha...
