Introduction

be quiet!, world-renowned for their silence-focused PC products, are, as you might guess, an enthusiast favorite. From cases and coolers to power supplies, they have garnered a significant following over the years. This likely stems from the fact that they don't pad shelves with new product after new product, instead focusing on refining core designs, and it shows as they continue to rack up numerous awards from both reviewers and readers alike, it probably also has something to do with their continued dedication of "no compromise silence and performance."


While be quiet!'s Dark Rock Pro series is much beloved, not everyone needs a behemoth CPU cooler. Sometimes, you just need something that is quiet, affordable, and does a good job. Enter the company's latest offering, the Shadow Rock Slim 2. It has your traditional single-tower design along with a 135 mm Silent Wings 3 fan. To keep costs down, be quiet! opted for an HDT base (heat-pipe direct touch). Overall, it has a TDP rating of 160 watts.