be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black
Air tower
82
/ 100
From $59
VS
be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB
Air tower
82
/ 100
From $59
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black lands at 82 and be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black 82
vs 82 be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB
Score breakdown
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black
82 thermals 82
noise 78
install 88
value 86
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB
82 thermals 82
noise 78
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black vs be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB
Which is better, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black or be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black worth the price? +
At $59, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in install.
Is be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB worth the price? +
At $59, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in install.
Does be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black or be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · RGB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.