be quiet! has just unveiled its latest cooler, the Pure Rock Slim 3. It’s set to offer a blend of compact design and efficient cooling, making it a solid choice for those building entry-level gaming or multimedia systems where space might be a premium.
be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 3
The main focus of the Pure Rock Slim 3 is its small footprint. It boasts a unique, compact tower profile that’s specifically engineered to ensure full access to your RAM banks, a lifesaver in smaller cases where space is often limited.
Under the bonnet, this cooler packs a punch with three nickel-plated high-performance 6 mm heat pipes. These use Heat-Pipe Direct-Touch technology (HDT) to efficiently draw heat away from your CPU and transfer it to the fin stack. This setup gives the cooler a decent 130 W TDP cooling capacity, which is more than enough grunt for many modern entry-level processors.
Key Features:
- Compact Tower Design: Ensures full clearance for all RAM modules.
- Three 6 mm Heat Pipes: Utilise Direct-Touch technology for efficient heat transfer.
- 130 W TDP: Offers good cooling capacity for mainstream systems.
- Silent 100 mm Fan: Provides very quiet operation with a maximum noise level of just 24.8 dBA.
- PWM Control: Allows fine-tuning of the fan speed for the best balance between cooling and noise.
- Easy Installation: Features an intuitive mounting system for both AMD and Intel sockets.
- Sleek Aesthetics: Two-tone cooler top in matte black and gunmetal grey.
For noise freaks, be quiet! has included a specially designed 100 mm PWM fan. The fan is built for silent operation, keeping the noise level down to a maximum of just 24.8 dBA. Thanks to its PWM control, you can let your motherboard automatically adjust the fan speed, ensuring smooth performance without excessive noise, whatever the system load.
Aesthetically, the cooler keeps things neat and understated. It features a two-tone cooler top in matte black and gunmetal grey, giving it an unobtrusive yet elegant appearance that should complement most PC builds without drawing too much attention.
Ease of Installation
Installing the Pure Rock Slim 3 should be a doddle. It comes with an intuitive mounting system that includes dedicated frames for both AMD and Intel sockets. According to be quiet!, the design requires minimal screws, which should ensure a fast and secure installation, getting you up and running quicker.
What We Think
The Pure Rock Slim 3 looks like a cracking little cooler for its target market. The 130 W TDP is ample for the most popular CPUs found in gaming or multimedia systems that aren’t being pushed to extreme limits. The real win here is the RAM clearance, it’s a massive plus for anyone battling to fit all their components into a smaller case. Plus, it’s a be quiet! product, so you know it’s going to live up to its name in terms of acoustics. This looks set to be a fantastic option for a budget-friendly or space-constrained build.
Where to Buy and Price
The be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 3 will be available from authorised retailers and will be on the be quiet webstore starting on October 28th.
The suggested retail price is:
- $29.90
- €26.90
It also comes with a three-year manufacturer’s warranty for peace of mind.
