Noctua NL-LC1-42 vs be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240 CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between Noctua NL-LC1-42 and be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240 are in Supported Sockets, Radiator Size, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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Noctua NL-LC1-42	be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240
Prices (Change region) In Stock $279.95 Last updated 31 minutes ago.	Prices (Change region) - Buy now
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Brand Noctua	Brand be quiet!
Model NL-LC1-42	Model BW010
Release Date 📅 June 2026	Release Date 📅 August 2021
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1700 LGA1851	Supported Sockets AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler Yes
Radiator Size 420 mm	Radiator Size 240 mm
Noise Level 24.8 dB	Noise Level 16.8 - 38.3 dB
Fan RPM 0 - 1500 RPM	Fan RPM 2200 RPM
Height 70 mm	Height -

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua NL-LC1-42:

be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240 is not available anymore in the selected region
Newer Product, it was released around 5 years later
Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240:

Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066

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