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be quiet! BK021 Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler vs Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3

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Brand
be quiet!
Brand
Noctua
Model
BK021
Model
NH-U12S TR4-SP3
Release Date
📅 September 2018
Release Date
📅 January 2017
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Supported Sockets
  • AM2
  • AM2+
  • AM3
  • AM3+
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • FM1
  • FM2
  • FM2+
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1366
  • LGA1700
  • LGA2011
  • LGA2011-3
  • LGA2066
Supported Sockets
  • sTR4
  • sTR5
  • sTRX4
  • sWRX8
Liquid Cooler
No
Liquid Cooler
No
Noise Level
10.5 – 21.4 dB
Noise Level
18.6 - 22.4 dB
Fan RPM
1400 RPM
Fan RPM
300 - 1500 RPM
Height
160 mm
Height
158 mm
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What are the differences between be quiet! BK021 Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler and Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better cpu cooler.

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to pick the be quiet! BK021 Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler:

  • 22% cheaper, you can save $20.00.
  • Newer Product, it was released around 20 months later.
  • Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, AM5, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA1366, LGA1700, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066.
  • Generally quieter under full load.

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Reasons to pick the Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3:

  • Supports the following socket formats: sTR4, sTR5, sTRX4, sWRX8.

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