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    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler Socket compatibility Intel 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 and AMD AM5 / AM4 -BK039

    • Very high cooling capacity for modern CPUs
    • 4 black high-performance 6mm heat pipes with HDT technology
    • Optimized Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM fan with funnel shaped air outlet
    • Achieves only 31.2dB(A) at maximum fan speed
    • High RAM and VRM cooler compatibility thanks to a compact design
    • Preinstalled cooler mounting bridge for a fast and easy installation
    • Elegant looks in an all-black design
    • 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
    • Product conception, design and quality control in Germany
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    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler
    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler

    PURE ROCK 3

    Black

    Compact Performance for everyone

    Pure Rock 3 Black rocks your system with very high performance in a compact design and a specially designed Pure Wings 3 fan.

    • Very high cooling capacity for modern CPUs
    • 4 black high-performance 6mm heat pipes with HDT technology
    • Optimized Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM fan with funnel shaped air outlet
    • Achieves only 31.2dB(A) at maximum fan speed
    • High RAM and VRM cooler compatibility thanks to a compact design
    • Preinstalled cooler mounting bridge for a fast and easy installation
    • Elegant looks in an all-black design
    • 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
    • Product conception, design and quality control in Germany
    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler

    Pure Rock 3 is ready for modern flagship CPUs like Intel's Core i9 or AMD's Ryzen 9 series.

    KEEP IT COOL

    Very high cooling performance

    Pure Rock 3 Black is aimed at consumer PCs. With 190W TDP it offers an excellent cooling capacity for gaming, multimedia and graphics systems, as well as mainstream or entry level computers of all types.

    HIGH-PERFORMANCE HEAT PIPES

    Ensuring perfect heat transfer

    Pure Rock 3 Black is equipped with 4 black 6mm heat pipes, matching the color of the heat sink. The heat pipes are key to the cooler’s great cooling performance, because they transport the heat to optimum locations on the cooling fins. They do so with minimal bends and high bending radius, to maintain the performance of each heat pipe as good as possible.

    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler
    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler

    OPTIMIZED TO THE MAX

    For unprecedented air pressure in its class

    Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Pure Rock 3 Black are a perfect match. The fan features optimized fan blades for highest performance. The angles are adjusted to achieve even more air pressure, adding up to the extraordinary performance. A specially designed, funnel shaped air outlet is more than just the icing on the cake: it maximizes the airflow over the fins.

    MULTIPLATFORM

    Second to none compatibility

    The Pure Rock 3 Black's slim design increases RAM and VRM cooler compatibility significantly and enables limitless memory height. Thanks to its compact construction Pure Rock 3 Black is the perfect choice for PC cases that have limited space. Notwithstanding, it allows full configuration of RAM banks.

    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler
    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler

    SUPER EASY INSTALLATION

    No tutorial needed

    Installation is easier than ever with the Pure Rock 3 Black. Thanks to its convenient, preinstalled mounting bridge plus screws and a firm yet gentle fixing method, cooler attachment is a breeze. Users of an AM5 CPU by AMD can benefit from an offset mounting to center the heat pipes above the hot spots of their CPU.

    DESIGN UPGRADE

    Makes your system look sharp

    Who says that neat looking products must be expensive? Pure Rock 3 Black comes in an unmistakable all-black design that sets a statement in your PC: this air cooler is here to stay. Every little detail is carefully arranged, making Pure Rock 3 Black a design gem in its class.

    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler

    "You asked for it, we deliver: a compact air cooler with enough performance to cool modern CPUs nonetheless. Pure Rock 3 is here, offering an unbeatable compactness-to-performance ratio!"

    Lea Brock, Head of Social Media and Content

    be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black CPU Cooler

    Warranty & Returns

    Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information

    Warranty

    • Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
    • Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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    Return Policies

      We want to ensure your holiday shopping this year is hassle-free. That’s why we’re automatically extending our return policies on almost every product! For purchases placed between November 1st, 2026 and December 31, 2026 you will have until January 31, 2027 to return your product.

    • Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
    • Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
    • This item is covered by Newegg.com's Extended Holiday Return Policy.
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    The be quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black is a 120mm tower-style CPU air cooler for compatible Intel LGA 1150–1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 systems, suited to builders seeking capable air cooling in a clean, all-black design.

    Recommended For

    • Mainstream gaming PC builders using a Ryzen 5/7 or Core i5-class CPU who want a single-tower air cooler for typical gaming loads rather than flagship-level thermal headroom.
    • PC builders fitting a tower cooler into a case with at least 154 mm of CPU-cooler clearance who want a slim design that leaves room for RAM and VRM heatsinks.
    • Home and gaming PC users who prefer air cooling and can use a PWM fan curve to keep noise down during lighter workloads; testing found noise drops substantially when fan speed is reduced.
    • Builders assembling an understated black PC who want a matching air cooler without adding RGB lighting.

    Spec Summary

    AttributeValue
    Best ForAir cooling compatible Intel LGA 1150/1151/1155/1200/1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 desktop CPU builds
    Socket CompatibilityIntel LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1200, 1700 and 1851; AMD AM4 and AM5
    Cooling PerformanceRated for 190W TDP, with up to 59.6 CFM (101.2 m³/h) airflow, 2.41 mm H₂O pressure and 31.2 dBA maximum noise
    Fan Configuration120 mm × 25 mm fan with rifle bearing, vertical mounting, 4-pin PWM connection and speeds up to 2000 RPM; non-LED
    Dimensions And Materials154 mm maximum cooler height; heatsink measures 154 × 124 × 46 mm and is made of aluminum and copper; weight is 570 g
    Model Identifiersbe quiet! Pure Rock 3 Black, part number BK039