be quiet! is one of the most respected names in the cooling business, with an award-winning range of PC cases, power supplies, fans and coolers, well known for their exceptional focus on great cooling performance and low noise performance. While the Pure Rock 3 LX is far from their flagship product, its more compact size and affordable price certainly make it appealing for a lot of system builders.
The be quiet! Pure Rock 3 LX is designed to be a silent and efficient air cooler, designed for modern high-end CPUs from both Intel and AMD. For PC enthusiasts and gamers, this cooler aims to deliver exceptional cooling performance with a high TDP rating of 190W, all while maintaining remarkably low noise levels with its premium Light Wings LX fan. With its elegant all-black design and a new ARGB fan, it promises to be a visually appealing and powerful cooling solution for a wide range of systems.
Pure Rock 3LX
The Pure Rock 3 LX may be more compact and affordable, but it’s still as well-engineered as we’ve come to expect from be quiet!. The cooler’s specially designed Light Wings LX 120mm PWM ARGB fan not only provides impressive airflow but also features a funnel-shaped air outlet, increasing air pressure over the cooling fins. The fan hub features 16 integrated LEDs for vibrant lighting effects, enabling extensive customisation of your cooler’s aesthetics. Furthermore, the cooler’s compact design ensures high compatibility with both RAM and VRM coolers. The pre-installed mounting bridge facilitates a quick and straightforward installation process, and the option for offset mounting on AMD’s AM5 CPUs ensures optimal heat pipe placement for superior cooling performance.
Key Features
- High cooling capacity of 190 W TDP
- Light Wings LX 120mm PWM ARGB fan with funnel-shaped air outlet and 16 LEDs
- Four 6mm high-performance black heat pipes
- Heat Pipe Direct Touch (HDT) technology
- Compact and slim design for high compatibility with RAM and VRM coolers
- Pre-installed cooler mounting bridge for easy installation
- Offset mounting for AMD AM5 CPUs
- Elegant all-black design
- Three-year manufacturer’s warranty
Specifications
Its four high-performance heat pipes utilise HDT technology to ensure perfect heat transfer directly from the CPU. The included fan operates at only 31.2 dBa at its max RPM, ensuring your system remains quiet even under heavy load. The cooler’s dimensions of 128mm x 95mm x 155mm make it suitable for a wide variety of cases, and it is compatible with a range of modern CPU sockets from both Intel and AMD, including the latest AM5 and LGA 1700 platforms.
- Cooling Capacity: 190 W TDP
- Heat Pipes: 4 x 6mm, black
- Fan Model: Light Wings LX 120mm PWM
- Fan Noise: 31.2 dB(A)
- Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA 1700 / 1200 / 115x, AMD AM5 / AM4
- Product Dimensions (LxWxH): 128mm x 95mm x 155mm
- Product Weight: 0.69 kg
- Warranty: 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
For more product information and specifications, you can check out the official product page here, or of course, you can keep reading the next few pages of this review!
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