be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black
Air tower
82
/ 100
From $59
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black wins by 13
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Air tower
95
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black lands at 82 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black at 95. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black 82
vs 95 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Score breakdown
be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black
82 thermals 82
noise 78
install 88
value 86
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
95 thermals 95
noise 91
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · 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
FAQ: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Which is better, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. 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 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black worth the price? +
At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in thermals.
Does be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX · Black or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black 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.