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The be quiet! Pure Rock 3 LX is an air cooler designed for gamers, content creators, and professionals seeking effective cooling with a stylish aesthetic. Its key benefit is high performance in a compact design, ensuring optimal system temperatures without excessive noise. A potential caveat is that while it offers stylish aesthetics, advanced users might seek more extensive ARGB customization options beyond the single integrated 3-pin ARGB feature. Key features include efficient cooling, silenced operation, PWM support, and a 3-year warranty.
| Colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | BK040 |
| Brand | be quiet! |
The be quiet! Pure Rock 3 LX has a TDP rating of 190W, making it suitable for most mid-to-high range processors.
Yes, the Light Wings LX fan features 4-pin PWM support, allowing for dynamic speed adjustments based on CPU temperature.
The ARGB lighting is controlled via a 3-pin connector, typically managed through your motherboard's BIOS or dedicated software provided by the motherboard manufacturer.
The be quiet! Pure Rock 3 LX comes with a 3-year warranty.
Yes, the Pure Rock 3 LX supports both AMD Socket AM5 and Intel LGA 1700 sockets, among others listed in the compatibility section.
The fan operates between 12.4 dB (low speed) and 31.2 dB (high speed), ensuring relatively quiet operation.
The cooler has a height of 154 mm, a width of 124 mm, and a depth of 71 mm. The fan dimensions are 120 x 120 x 25 mm.
Ensure the cooler is properly seated on the CPU with even mounting pressure. Verify that thermal paste was applied correctly. Clean dust from the heatsink and fan. Check that the fan is spinning at an appropriate speed (ensure it's plugged into the CPU_FAN header).
Check that the 4-pin fan connector is securely plugged into the CPU_FAN header on the motherboard. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the fan from spinning. If the ARGB cable is connected but the fan isn't spinning, check the fan's power connection separately.
Ensure the 3-pin ARGB connector is properly plugged into a motherboard's ARGB header. Check your motherboard's software or BIOS settings to enable and control the ARGB lighting. If issues persist, try a different ARGB header on the motherboard.
Double-check that all mounting screws or clips are tightened correctly according to the manual. Ensure the correct standoffs and brackets for your CPU socket are used. Re-seat the cooler if necessary, applying firm, even pressure.
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Compatibility:
The be quiet! Pure Rock 3 LX supports a wide range of modern CPU sockets, including:
Always verify motherboard compatibility and check for potential clearance issues with RAM modules and case side panels, especially in smaller form factor builds.
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