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be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX — Air tower
be quiet!

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX

Air tower

82
/ 100
From $59
VS
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 wins by 11
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — 360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent
Arctic

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent

93
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX lands at 82 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 at 93. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating

Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 if…

  • ✓Class-leading value
  • ✓Integrated VRM fan
  • ✓Excellent sustained load thermals
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 leads on thermals (96 vs 82).

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Compared on the noise sub-score

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 leads on noise (90 vs 78).

Value for money

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX more score per dollar ($59 vs $109).

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX 82
vs
93 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Score breakdown

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX
82
thermals 82
noise 78
install 88
value 86
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
93
thermals 96
noise 90
install 88
value 100

Specs side-by-side

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX versus Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — full spec comparison
Spec be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
Type
Air tower
360 mm AIO
Fans
—
3× P12 PWM
Radiator thickness
—
38 mm

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX

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

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Pros
  • +Class-leading value
  • +Integrated VRM fan
  • +Excellent sustained load thermals
Cons
  • −Utilitarian looks
  • −Thick rad needs case clearance
  • −No RGB standard model

FAQ: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Which is better, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX worth the price? +

At $59, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in install.

Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 worth the price? +

At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in value.

Does be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 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.

Which is better for thermals, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — leads on thermals (96 vs 82). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for noise, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 FX or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — leads on noise (90 vs 78). Compared on the noise sub-score.