Noctua NL-LC1-42 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between Noctua NL-LC1-42 and be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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Noctua NL-LC1-42	be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
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Brand Noctua	Brand be quiet!
Model NL-LC1-42	Model BK036
Release Date 📅 June 2026	Release Date -
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1700 LGA1851	Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler No
Radiator Size 420 mm	Radiator Size -
Noise Level 24.8 dB	Noise Level 8.9 - 23.3 dB
Fan RPM 0 - 1500 RPM	Fan RPM 1300 - 2000 RPM
Height 70 mm	Height 168 mm

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Reasons to buy the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5:

75% cheaper, you can save $210.05
Supports the following socket formats: LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200
Generally quieter under full load

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