Be quiet! shadow rock 3: new heatsink for amd and intel

This German company is known for its dissipation products, as well as for being one of the best manufacturers of power supplies. All its products waste quality and its performance is not questioned. As its name says, the priority of the brand is silence, an aspect that it guarantees in its new heatsink: the Shadow Rock 3. To continue; the details.

Shadow Rock 3: dissipation and silence for your team

The German brand wanted to highlight two differentiating aspects: silence and exceptional dissipation. In addition, their new heatsink is also referred to as a perfect value for performance option. It is not for less because, although it seems a basic model, it offers many features.

Its construction features a brushed aluminum back cover finished in 2 colors (black and gray). The manufacturer claims that it is designed to save space and not block RAM memory slots. Regarding its dissipation, the “ Heat pipe Direct Touch ” (HDT) technology allows the heat from the processor to be absorbed thanks to the 6 mm nickel-plated copper heat pipes.

This Shadow Rock 3 measures 121mm in length, 130mm in width and 163mm in height. It does not reach a kilogram (0.71 grams), it has a 120 mm fan and it has a TDP of 190 W. As for what many of you are looking for, it offers the following compatibility:

Intel: 1200, 2066, 1150, 1151, 1155, 2011 (-3). AMD: AM3 (+) and AM4.

Regarding the sound, be quiet! ensures the following loudness:

50% rpm: 11.5 dB. 75% rpm: 17.5 dB. 100% (1, 600 rpm): 24.4 dB.

Finally, the company boasts of its easy installation on the board, as it includes a be quiet! in the package, making it easy to assemble. With a 3-year manufacturer's warranty, the price will range from € 40.