Introduction

A big thank you to be quiet! for supplying the review sample.

Be quiet! stands out as a leading brand in the DIY PC sector, celebrated for its comprehensive range of low-noise products. Their inventory includes everything from computer cases and cooling solutions to fans and power supplies. The brand's esteemed reputation is anchored in its motto: "no compromise on silence and performance." While some competitors may hastily embrace emerging trends or fancy features, be quiet! sticks to their core principles, adopting new advancements only when they are sure it will meet their standards. This approach guarantees that users benefit from thoughtfully designed products that deliver exceptional quality and consistent performance.


The CPU cooler being reviewed today is the be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 Black. This dual-fan dual-tower air cooler features six heat pipes and an offset design for better memory compatibility. Add in its black coating, simple yet elegant looks and a lack of ARGB lighting, and you have the potential for a stealthy yet powerful air cooler for those more understated builds. Add in an attractive price and three-year warranty and on paper it looks like a good all around offering. That said, let's take a closer look and see what it is capable of!

Packaging

Taking a look at the box its obvious be quiet! is not only dependable but predictable with the packaging sticking to their usual design. On the font you have the be quiet! logo along with a color image of the cooler on a black background. Meanwhile, the left side details the Pure Rock Pro 3 Black's specifications, supported, sockets, and TDP rating. As for the back it details the use of six heat pipes for optimal thermal transfer from the base to the two heatsinks.


Looking on the right side, you will find a quick "about us" from be quiet!, but little else. Finally, the top of the box just has the product name, variant, company logo, and listed TDP.

Contents

The internal packaging is foam, and I am happy to see it. The cooler came well-packed with no issues to speak of.


The mounting hardware is as simple as you can get with very few parts to keep track of. That doesn't hurt the Pure Rock Pro 3 Black's compatibility though as it supports just about every modern and semi-modern socket, except for Intel's and AMD's HEDT platforms.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 4x Universal Spacers
• 4x AMD backplate screws
• 4x Intel backplate screws
• 4x Fan clips
• 4x O-rings
• 4x Thumb screws
• 2x AMD mounting brackets
• 2x Intel mounting brackets
• 2x 120 mm fans
• 1x Heatsink
• 1x Universal Intel backplate
• 1x Intel backplate
• 1x Tube of thermal paste
• 1x Manual