be quiet! Rolls Out Low-Profile Shadow Rock LP CPU Cooler
be quiet! extends its cooler range with a low-profile model
Shadow Rock LP combines compact size with strong performance and whisper-silent operation
Glinde, April 14th 2015 – be quiet!, the market leader in PC power supplies in Germany for nine consecutive years*, extends its cooler range with a new model in a smaller size: the Shadow Rock LP is characterized by its compact low-profile design and high cooling capacity, making it ideal for use in space-saving but powerful desktop systems and home theater PCs (HTPCs).
be quiet! Shadow Rock LP Highlights
- High 130W TDP cooling performance
- Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM fan with airflow-optimized fan blades and durable rifle-bearing
- User-friendly mounting from atop the mainboard
- Four high-performance 6mm heat pipes with aluminum caps
- Premium aluminum top cover
- Impressive silent 25.5dB(A) noise level at 100% rpm
- Compatibility with all current Intel and AMD sockets
- 3-years manufacturers warranty
- Product conception, design and quality control in Germany
- Dimensions: 134 x 122 x 75.4 (LxWxH)
- Weight (including fan): 395 g
- Model Number: BK002
Impressively quiet, compact and powerful
The Shadow Rock LP has been developed with a focus on a perfect ratio of power to noise level. It can cope with a TDP of up to 130 watts despite its compact dimensions of 134 x 122 x 75.4 millimetre (L x W x H). Even then, it produces a maximum noise level of no more than 25.5 decibels. be quiet! achieves this through an optimal interaction between the numerous aluminium fins, four powerful 6 millimetre heat pipes and the Pure Wings 2 fan. The latter comes in a 120-millimetre PWM-version and has nine airflow-optimised fan blades and a durable rifle bearing. As a result, the manufacturer guarantees an optimal operating noise and long-term reliability.
Top-design and broad compatibility
be quiet! has equipped the Shadow Rock LP with a brushed aluminum top cover to bring the elegant design of its cooler range to this model. The ends of the heat pipes have been equipped with fitting aluminum caps as well. In addition to this special design, the high performance and the low operating noise, the Shadow Rock LP offers broad compatibility and supports all popular Intel and AMD sockets.
Wide application range and favourable price
Due to its compact design and excellent performance, the Shadow Rock LP is a real space saver and stands out as the best cooling solution for many applications; whether it be in low-profile HTPCs, small multimedia configurations or entry-level gaming systems the Shadow Rock LP is a good match for all these systems. The installation could hardly be easier, since assembly is done from the front side of the motherboard.
The be quiet! Shadow Rock LP is available now at a suggested retail price of 48,00.
*Source: GfK Panel Market Germany, sales units internal computer power supplies, January 2015