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Compare Noctua NL-LC1-42 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro

The main differences between Noctua NL-LC1-42 and be quiet! Dark Rock Pro are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.
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Brand
Noctua
Brand
be quiet!
Model
NL-LC1-42
Model
BK023
Release Date
📅 June 2026
Release Date
📅 March 2019
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Compatible PC parts
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Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
Supported Sockets
  • sTR4
  • sTR5
  • sTRX4
  • sWRX8
Liquid Cooler
Yes
Liquid Cooler
No
Radiator Size
420 mm
Radiator Size
-
Noise Level
24.8 dB
Noise Level
12.8 - 24.3 dB
Fan RPM
0 - 1500 RPM
Fan RPM
1200 - 1500 RPM
Height
70 mm
Height
162.8 mm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua NL-LC1-42:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 7 years later
  • Supports the following socket formats: AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851

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Reasons to buy the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro:

  • 68% cheaper, you can save $190.05
  • Supports the following socket formats: sTR4, sTR5, sTRX4, sWRX8
  • Generally quieter under full load

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