Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm vs be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 3

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 9identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm:All-in-one liquid cooler
    • Pure Rock Slim 3:Air cooler
  • Fan diameter
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm:12 cm
    • Pure Rock Slim 3:10 cm
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm:15.5 dB
    • Pure Rock Slim 3:12.4 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm:35 dB
    • Pure Rock Slim 3:24.8 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm:61.8 cfm
    • Pure Rock Slim 3:35.5 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm:105.1 m³/h
    • Pure Rock Slim 3:60.3 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm:2.51 mmH2O
    • Pure Rock Slim 3:1.35 mmH2O
  • Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm:60000 h
    • Pure Rock Slim 3:80000 h

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Comparison of Pure Loop 3 LX 240mm, Pure Rock Slim 3
69 specifications
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeDiffersAll-in-one liquid coolerAir cooler
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm10 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5LGA 1851, LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Intel® Core™ i9Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Differs15.5 dB12.4 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs35 dB24.8 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers61.8 cfm35.5 cfm
AirflowDiffers105.1 m³/h60.3 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.51 mmH2O1.35 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeRifle bearingRifle bearing
Pump connectorKnown for one4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Known for one2100 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speedKnown for one5500 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one5500 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Pump motor speed (min)Known for one3000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Differs60000 h80000 h
Rotational speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1700 RPM
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Radiator materialAluminumAluminum
Base plate materialCopperCopper
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDDiffersYesNo
Number of LEDsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Copper
Number of heat pipesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot applicable
Power2 differ
Fan power consumptionDiffers5.4 W2.88 W
Fan currentDiffers0.17 A0.12 A
Fan voltage12 V12 V
Maximum currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 W
Weight & dimensions10 differ
HeightDiffers52 mm127 mm
Radiator widthDiffers12 cm10 cm
Radiator depthDiffers27.7 cm12.7 cm
Radiator heightDiffers2.7 cm4.8 cm
Tube lengthKnown for one40 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock widthKnown for one9.34 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock depthKnown for one6.85 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Waterblock heightKnown for one4.87 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.05 kg412 g
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 120 x 25 mm100 x 25 x 100 mm
Package widthDiffers240 mm128 mm
Package depthDiffers321 mm165 mm
Package heightDiffers140 mm162 mm
Package weightDiffers1.75 kg619 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73 mm
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 m
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCACE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Doesn't containKnown for oneCadmium, Lead, MercuryUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesTrimanTriman
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data5 differ
Products per shipping (inner) caseDiffers8 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case widthDiffers29.6 cm50.5 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthDiffers65.8 cm53.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case heightDiffers50.8 cm35.6 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weightDiffers15.5 kg17.5 kg

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